Lead Patient Care Technician
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Mount Pleasant
Posted on: September 14, 2021
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Job Description:
Description
Do you
have the career opportunities as a Patient Care Technician you want
in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to
join Trident Medical Center a facility that is part of the nation's
leading provider of healthcare services, HCA
Healthcare.
We are
committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At
Trident Medical Center, we offer an array of medical, dental, and
vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your
benefits package truly customizable to you and your family
needs.
Some of
our unique benefits we offer
include:
Our teams
are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a Lead Patient Care Technician where your passion for creating
positive patient interactions are valued? If you are
dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be
your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and
expertise!
As a PCT in our department, you will
deliver high quality, patient-centered care by
performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services
related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the Lead PCT
assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance
with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and
performs or assists with more advanced procedures based on one or
more achieved specialty certifications. The Lead PCT complies with
all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of
Nursing rules for licensed personnel. In addition, the Lead PCT
assists with ongoing training and/or precepting of new and current
employees as directed by the supervisor. The Lead PCT is
responsible for ensuring new processes, equipment and other changes
are communicated and/or taught to other
PCTs.
What you will do in this
role:
Participates in the implementation of nursing care
plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the
supervision of the licensed nurse. Obtains
and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the
cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and
weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels,
intake and output, and calorie
counts. Documents
observations, interactions, patient responses to performed
activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of
occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to the
RN/Team Leader. Assists
with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and
ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches,
canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units,
departments, or entities. Assists with discharges.
Demonstrates proper body mechanics. Provides
or assists with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile
dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, and
venous compression devices. Obtains
or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived
tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of
specimen. Retrieves
medication from pharmacy, storage room, or tube system and delivers
to licensed staff member as
instructed. Assists
with patient preparation for surgery or other
procedure. Orients
patients/families/caregivers to room and hospital
routine. Assists
patients with activities of daily living to include eating and
drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and
elimination. Changes bed linens as
needed. Performs
hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient
requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them
proactively. Follows
patient and employee safety/security policies and protocols,
including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions,use of
personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation
procedures. Prepares
and maintains clean, hazard-free patient rooms. Empties trash and
removes soiled linens. Assists
with post-mortem care. Assists
in the setup, removal, and cleaning of equipment. Identifies
malfunctioning equipment and initiates
repairs. Performs
clerical work as needed, including assembling and maintain charts,
filing, answering and transferring phones, and relaying
messages.
Qualifications
What
qualifications you will
need:
CNA Training
Program Preferred 2+ years of
experience in an acute care
setting Preferred 1+ years of
experience at an HCA
facility Required
For more than 40 years Trident Medical
Center has proudly served patients and families in Berkeley,
Charleston and Dorchester Counties in beautiful South Carolina.
Trident Medical Center is a 320+ bed major medical center providing
a comprehensive range of patient services and specialties including
a 24-hour emergency room with a Level II Trauma
Center.
The hospital’s specialty services
include:
* An award-winning Heart
Center
* The South Carolina Institute for Robotic
Surgery
* The Trident Breast Care
Center
* The Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic - the
region’s only outpatient burn clinic offering services to patients
of all
ages.
Trident Medical Center offers critical care
services and 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist programs. Trident
Medical Center is a five-star recipient for cardiovascular,
neurosciences, critical care and patient safety outcomes according
to a study released by Healthgrades, the leading online resource
for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This
achievement is part of new findings and data featured in the
Healthgrades 2019 Report to the
Nation.
HCA Healthcare, the parent company of
Trident Medical Center, has been continually named a World's Most
Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare
spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated
expenses.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides
satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our
Patient Care Tech opening. We promptly review all applications.
Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Unlock the possibilities and apply
today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value
diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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SCHEDULE: Full-time
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