Luminishealth
Patient Care Technician - Flex (DCMC) - PT (.6) - Nights
Lanham, MD. Posted 6 months ago
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 complete tasks delegated by the assigned nurse.
What you will do
- Provides direct care to patients with attention to personal hygiene.
- Initiates and maintains safety measures and comfort care.
- Provides support to patients, families and visitors.
- Remains knowledgeable in oxygen administration, monitor lead application and point of care testing.
- Assists with patient admission including weight, vital signs, disrobing and orientation.
- Prioritizes patient discharge by assisting with dressing, belongings and transport.
- Performs vein puncture, IV therapy, dressing changes, skin care, and obtains cultures.
- Inserts foley catheters and documents procedures.
- Participates in vital signs, intake and output and other data collection.
- Assists patients with mobilization and positioning.
Required qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Adherence to the credentialing requirements of Luminis Health as stated in the Nursing By-laws
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
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 nursing concept.