Patient Care Technician - Neuro Care Unit - FT - Days

The role

The patient care technician helps provide direct care to patients on the Neuro Care Unit, including hygiene, comfort, admissions, discharges and transport. The role works as part of a team nursing concept and completes tasks delegated by the assigned nurse.

What you will do

• Provide direct care with attention to personal hygiene, morning and bedtime care, and comfort
• Assist with patient admissions, including weight, vital signs and room orientation
• Prepare patients for discharge and remove equipment and supplies from rooms
• Record vital signs, intake and output, and other data; obtain specimens using approved procedure
• Help patients with mobilization and positioning as ordered
• Recognize and report pain, patient complaints or changes in condition to the assigned nurse
• Transport patients and medications according to safety and security policy
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment on the unit
• Process medical staff orders and communicate STAT or urgent orders to the care provider
• Mentor new staff when requested

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens expected
• Heavy work: up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs frequently, up to 20 lbs constantly

Nice to have

• One year of experience as a CNA in an acute care setting
• Ability to be trained to insert IVs on certain shifts and units

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match for employees working more than 1000 hours in a calendar year
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Paid holidays, disability, and life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness programs
• Employee assistance programs

Before you apply

• Bilingual or multilingual interpreting requires certification in Medical Interpretation
• Certification in STABLE required within 6 months of hire for Pediatric, Postpartum, Neonatal Intensive Care, and Labor and Delivery units
• Benefit offerings depend on employment status

About the company

Luminis Health is a healthcare employer that uses a two-way SMS texting platform to send job notifications and messages from its Talent Acquisition team.