Patient Care Tech III PRN Nights - Cardiopulmonary PCU
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Nights
Location: 501 Redmond Road, Rome, GA 30165
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Redmond
Rome’s historical markers help document the city’s history and gives insight into the culturally rich heritage.
Population- 36,332 (2019 census)
Developed a regional center for the fields of medical care and education
In addition to its public-school system, it has several private schools. Higher-level educational institutions include private Berry College and Shorter University, and the public Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Georgia Highlands College.
Largest city near the center of the triangular area defined by the Interstate highways between Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, and Chattanooga, TN.
The role you’ll contribute:
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Patient Care Technician III (PCT III) is responsible to perform duties as assigned and directed by the licensed nurse in compliance with established process standards, structure standards and protocols of assigned units. The PCT III works in cooperation with all team members to accomplish departmental goals and objectives. The primary function is the delivery of competent, compassionate and cost effective patient care.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
All essential functions must be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Performs as a team member in administering safe and effective patient care.
• Ensures personal hygiene and comfort care is delivered to the patient daily and as needed.
• Maintains the privacy of all patients.
• Ensures patient environment is neat and clean.
• Answers calls promptly.
• Assesses skin condition on all patients for potential breakdown and communicates with the
licensed nurse.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Completes treatments, procedures and documentation as directed by the licensed nurse.
• Obtains vital signs per unit policy and reports abnormal findings immediately to the licensed
nurse.
• Demonstrates competencies in all procedures within scope of practice and as appropriate to the
ages of the patients served.
• Professional Standards
• Communicates patient care or management problems to appropriate person.
• Communicates effectively, to appropriate individuals to meet the needs of patients,
• family members and visitors and reports to the licensed nurse.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the licensed nurse.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, committees, mandatory in-services, and educational
programs/offerings relevant to area of practice.
• Demonstrates competency and recognizes own skills, abilities and limitations and is accountable
for own actions.
• Seeks/solicits help or guidance from resource person when appropriate.
• Functions in a professional manner during emergency or crisis situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures and
internal/external disaster plans.
• Completes work on time
• Utilizes time clock/time and attendance records to document attendance appropriately.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Must be currently enrolled in their 1st year of a Registered Nurse (RN) program, currently enrolled in an LPN program, a licensed Paramedic or EMT.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
• BLS (condition of employment)
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.