Patient Care Tech - Peds/PICU/Young Adult - FT - Night
On-siteTopeka, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate care for pediatric, young adult, and PICU patients by obtaining physiologic measurements, assisting with activities of daily living, and performing procedures under Registered Nurse supervision. Promote infection prevention through standard precautions, proper dressing changes, and wound care while accurately recording vital signs and reporting changes. Communicate pertinent patient data to the interdisciplinary team in a timely manner and mentor new PCTs for successful orientation and competence. Deliver care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring, demonstrating advocacy and diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in all interactions.
Required Qualifications
- Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program
- Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program
- A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Patient Care Technician certification
- Experience in an office or clinic setting
- Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care
- Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner
- Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution
- Participates actively in educational activities for department
- Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills
- Patient Care Technician - PCTC - AMCA
- Active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic Life Support - BLS
- 12 Hour Night Shift
- Full time
- Non-Exempt
- United States of America
- 36 Hours per week
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours
- Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor
- Review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually
- Stable access to electricity
- Minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed
- Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
Desired Qualifications
- Mature
- Adaptable
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Wide range of versatility in pediatric, neonatal, and adult clinical practice
- Performing a wide range of clinical tasks such as, but not limited to obtaining physiologic measurements, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), and assisting with procedures
- Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness
- Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes
- Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner
- Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL'S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse
- Delivers care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect
- Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice
- Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings
- Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs
- Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice
- Mentors PCT's s new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support
- Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development
- Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model
- Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously
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