Patient Care Technician - 1 Year Experience Minimum - 2 South - Shift 3 - Fulltime - Jackson South

Summary Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who performs functions which support the delivery of a single standard of care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for a group of patients relating to their hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination and comfort needs. Responsibilities Provide and modify patient care and education using a systematic process. Assist healthcare team with simple procedures, prepare supplies/equipment, and support patients/families. Perform general patient care tasks including: Vital signs monitoring Feeding assistance Mobility support IV line and drainage management Personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, bed making, linen changes) Utilize specialized equipment (e.g., spirometer, restraints) as needed. Prepare and clean exam rooms, treatment areas, and stretchers between patient use. Transport patients to and from treatment areas. Maintain cleanliness of assigned clinic areas at the end of each day. Assist with food orders for patient kitchen evaluations. Support fabrication of adaptive/assistive equipment (washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts, straps). Keep storage areas organized and stocked. Perform office duties such as answering phones and taking messages. Follow unit-specific policies, procedures, and competency checklists. Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Expertise . Perform other related duties as assigned. Credentials & Education Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Certification program required. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required for hires after August 9, 2020 (earlier hires grandfathered). American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire (valid for at least 6 months).

Unit-specific credential:

FL-BLS . High School Diploma or GED required. Experience 0 to 3 years of related experience preferred. Competencies & Skills Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines. Effective oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking and professional composure in stressful situations. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Proficiency in job-related technology and software applications. Must maintain all required unit-specific and organizational competencies, certifications, and licensures. Working Conditions Physical Requirements Extended standing and walking. Ability to carry objects weighing 21-50 lbs. Ability to lift/move objects weighing 51-100 lbs. with appropriate devices. Frequent visual acuity required for computer use. Reasonable accommodations available through the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC). Environmental Conditions Fast-paced environment with occasional high-pressure or emergent situations. Frequent interaction with diverse populations (team members, providers, patients, insurance representatives, public). Exposure to hospital/medical office environments including: Communicable diseases Toxic substances Medicinal preparations Needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-rays, chemical exposures PPE required when exposed to infectious/clinical environments. Reasonable accommodations available through RAC