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SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc.
Patient Care Technician I
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Health Technician or Technologist (Other) performs medical tests and operates diagnostic equipment. May specialize working in mental health, emergency medicine, occupational health, or in a medical laboratory.
$42,560 / year median in Kentucky
+7% projected growth
Job Description
At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.
Job Description:
Job Summary Responsible for providing direct, compassionate, and patient-centered care by performing delegated clinical and nonclinical tasks under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. Assists with obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, activities of daily living, patient mobility, and preparation for procedures. Ensures a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment by adhering to organizational policies, infection control practices, and safety protocols. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support patient comfort, satisfaction, and optimal outcomes. Maintains accurate records, assists with patient transport, and participates in psychiatric rehabilitation and group activities as needed. Essential Functions- Assists the patient care team with routine patient care, comfort, hygiene, mobility, and delegated non-nursing tasks under supervision.
- Performs admission, transfer, discharge, and transportation activities, and accompanies patients to appointments or visitations as needed.
- Monitors and documents patient status, including vital signs, intake and output, pain assessments, and completes required checks and observations.
- Communicates pertinent patient information to the healthcare team and participates in patient hand-offs using established protocols.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment by cleaning equipment, restocking supplies, and ensuring proper equipment function and storage.
- Demonstrates service excellence, professionalism, and teamwork with patients, families, and staff, and models behavioral expectations.
- Ensures compliance with patient privacy, confidentiality, infection control, and regulatory requirements within the scope of practice.
- Participates in professional development, completes required competencies, attends meetings, and maintains certifications as required.
- Documents all care and activities accurately and thoroughly in the medical record according to policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 50% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10%
- 50% of the time) G.
Repetitive motion:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) H.
Working in confined spaces:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) K.
Job-related travel:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) L.Loud noises:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) M.Temperature extremes:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O.Radiation:
1. Never P.Burns:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) Q.Cuts/Punctures:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) R.
Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) S.