Location: Gulfport,MS, USA
Hiring FT and PRN
The Patient Care Technician I assists rehabilitation nurses with rehabilitation treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position:
* Requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers.
* Requires competency in assisting with delegated rehabilitation treatment and patient care.
* Performs tasks as delegated by and supervised by rehabilitation nurses.
* Maintains open and an on-going communication with coworkers and supervisors.
The Patient Care Technician I supports an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by helping to provide patient safety and patient-centered treatment.
Job Code 101579
Qualifications
License or Certification:
* CPR certification required.
Minimum Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Machines, Equipment Used:
* General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.
* Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Physical Requirements:
* Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.
* Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
Skills and Abilities:
* Oral communication, written communication, active listening.
* Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.
* Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
* Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.
Environmental Conditions:
* Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.
* Handicapped accessible.
* May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or Productivity Standards:
* Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.
* Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.
* Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.
* May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
* May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
* May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
* This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.