Patient Care Technician
Company: ThedaCare
Location: Neenah
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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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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Keywords: ThedaCare, Green Bay , Patient Care Technician, Professions , Neenah, Wisconsin
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