Patient Care Technician - I Medical Unit - FT - Days

The role

This person provides direct care to patients and collaborates with the health care team. They perform basic nursing care, assist with admissions and discharges, and collect patient data.

What you will do

• Provides direct care to patients including personal hygiene, safety measures, and comfort care.
• Assists with patient admission by greeting, measuring weight, taking vital signs, and orienting patients.
• Prioritizes patient discharge by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings, and transport.
• Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output, and data collection.
• Obtains specimens using approved procedures.
• Assists patients with mobilization and positioning.
• Recognizes and reports pain or changes in patient condition to the assigned nurse.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff as a mentor when requested.
• Transports medications and patients in accordance with policy.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on the unit.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Nice to have

• One year of experience as a CNA in acute care setting

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

About the company

Luminis Health provides health care through a team-based approach.