Thedacare
Location
Neenah, Wisconsin
The Patient Care Technician performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities under the supervision of licensed nursing staff to meet physical and psychosocial patient needs. This role involves collecting clinical data, monitoring vital signs, assisting with basic patient needs, and escalating any changes in patient status to the care team.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a High School diploma or GED, though the latter is preferred. A required qualification is holding the American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Life Support (BLS) certification, with previous healthcare experience being preferred.
SCHEDULE: 30 hrs/week, full time 12 hours shifts, Nights, Rotating, or Weekend Only shifts (flexible) Every 3rd weekend rotation Holiday rotation KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and specific competencies for the patient population served. Checks patients’ vital signs, height, and weight, as needed, based on patient type. Provides compassionate care and listens to patients’ concerns and guides them by answering any questions or concerns. Identifies and escalates changes in patient status or patient risks to prevent crisis. Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports to care team. Repositions, transfers, ambulates and transports patients. Assists patients with basic needs (such as hygiene, eating, using the restroom, and dressing). Obtains and reports patient intake and output. Performs electrocardiograms (ECGs) as directed. Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection. Provides care that is age appropriate, culturally specific, and developmentally appropriate in an environment that promotes patient safety. Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.
Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures
Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Occasional high noise level in work environment Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Scheduled FTE: 0.75 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Variable
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