Patient Care Technician

Company: ThedaCare
Location: Neenah
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -

Lifestyle Engagement
e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

Access & Affordability
e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :
Under the supervision of the LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Through collaborative practice with all members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate, safe care and demonstrated commitment to continuous growth and professional development.

Job Description:

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED required

Previous healthcare experience preferred

American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Life Support (BLS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

JOB SCHEDULE:

**Can be flexible based on schooling and work/life balance! Apply and talk to a recruiter for more information and how we can work with you**

Self-scheduling opportunity for straight days or variable rotations

Adding a new start time of 0700 and 1900.

Every third weekend (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon)

Weekend programs available including every weekend, every other weekend, or 3 out of 4 weekends

Rotating holiday schedule

0.75 FTE/ 30 hours/week

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
30
Scheduled FTE:
0.75
Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin
Overtime Exempt:
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