Patient Care Tech (PCT)- Medical Unit- Part Time- Days

Job Summary

·         Provides basic patient care.

·         Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

·         Takes and records vital sign (VS) data and relays to patient's nurse.

·         Provides general nursing care and routine treatment /procedures.

·         Facilitates processing of patients

·         Provides clerical receptionist support

·         Provides Coordinating Support

·         Performs additional duties related to the specific needs of the department

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent GED.  Certification as a nursing assistant or 6 months of recent experience as a nursing assistant.

Experience

• Six (6) months of recent experience as a nursing assistant.  Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or one clinical semester of nursing school or successful completion of an acute care nurse aide course; or six (6) months previous experience in a healthcare position can be substituted for the experience.

Licensure/Certification

• Basic Life Support *(BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re-training for duration of employment.  Certified Nursing Assistant preferred