Ephraim McDowell Health·Harrodsburg, Kentucky
The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the direction of licensed staff and serves as a liaison between departments. They are responsible for maintaining accurate records and ensuring a compassionate, patient-centered care environment.
The Patient Care Technician provides patient care under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined practice.
Demonstrates a commitment to accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills.
Serves as a liaison between other departments ensuring communication and accurate records are available.
Adheres to practice in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model.
Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork.
Responsible to participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety.
The PCT will have access to the medication/nourishment room in order to provide patients and their families with snacks/drinks.
Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
Works in a well-lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area.
Schedule may consist of weekends, holidays and shift work.
Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights and sounds.
Long periods in a stationary position and moving around the unit are required.
Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain and assault.
Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and antineoplastic agents.
Must be able to move or position 50 lbs. independently.
Patients, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff, and hospital support services.
(See skills check list). Must have computer skills.
One-year experience preferred.
Candidates should ideally have one year of experience and must possess basic computer skills. Physical ability to independently move or position 50 lbs is required.
Market context
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