Patient Care Tech (PCT) FT/PRN

Patient Care Tech (PCT) FT/PRN Landmark Hospitals of Columbia, LLC Columbia, MO Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Oral hygiene Removing debris BLS Certification Mid-level Assisting with ADLs Long-term care facility experience High school diploma or GED Basic life support Foley catheter Bed linen changing Cleaning Blood glucose monitoring Acute care Body mechanics 1 year Patient charting CNA Ostomy care Bathing assistance Full Job Description Landmark Hospital of Columbia is expanding! We are seeking compassionate Patient Care Techs who are committed to delivering great patient care to hospital patients. This is a great opportunity to work alongside our nursing, respiratory and rehabilitation teams in an acute-care setting. Landmark Hospital values our Patient Care Techs as a significant role in overall care as our patient's journey toward healing.

Shifts :

Full Time & PRN Day, Night & Weekend Shifts available. Competitive compensation and benefits package (12 hour shifts and Full time is 3 shifts a week, PRN is a minimum of 1 shift every every 2 weeks.)

Key Duties:

Perform basic care skills under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse including vital signs, intake/output measurement, catheter care, CPR, restraint management, bowel and bladder training, and documentation of care in the patient record. Responsible for assisting the licensed nurse in meeting the patient's needs in the areas of personal hygiene, personal care, skin care, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, body mechanics, elimination, and psychosocial support. Requirements for Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Certified Nursing Asst (CNA) High School Diploma/GED Certification (Certified Nursing Assistant for State of Missouri) Preferred Current BLS 1-3 years of related experience Long-term acute care/hospital experience preferred Shift Responsibilities 1. Shift Start & Reporting The shift begins promptly at 6:00 AM . Handoff report to the oncoming shift must be completed before leaving . 2. Patient Monitoring Complete all ordered vital signs and blood glucose checks . Perform and document routine safety checks for all assigned patients. 3. Intake & Output (I&O) Management Empty Foley catheters and ostomies at least once prior to the end of shift. Accurately document all patient intake and output. 4. Call Light Response Remain in a location where call lights are visible. Respond promptly and appropriately to all patient requests. 5. Repositioning Turn and reposition patients at least every 2 hours . 6. Hygiene Provide bed baths and assist with all personal hygiene needs, including toileting. 7. Meal Support Deliver meal trays to patients.

Return one hour later to:

Document meal intake for each patient. Return remaining trays to the dirty utility room. 8. Environmental Cleanliness Remove any full or malodorous trash from patient rooms promptly. Collect and remove soiled linens as needed. About us -

Landmark Hospitals:

We are looking forward to talking to you about the opportunities available at Landmark Hospitals. Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned, hospital system with locations in Georgia & Missouri. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and accredited as long-term acute care hospitals under CIHQ. We specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients. What it is like to work at Landmark Hospitals? Our employees enjoy a high level of engagement and operate with an experienced and understanding administration who listen to and value clinician interaction. The Landmark culture provides connectivity across the organization through:

Focus :

Our facilities have an average of 30 - 35 beds, which allows our healthcare teams to focus intensely on our patients and their families.

Multi-Disciplinary Interaction:

We take pride in our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team approach to care, which helps us deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes for our patients in a positive and supportive work environment. Our clinical staff plays an important and respected role with the medical staff and administration.

Growth and Skills Leverage :

Use and grow your skills - our units are entirely focused on critical care to meet the needs of our medically complex patients. We have a new training system (HealthStream) to support your training goals too!

Patient-Centered:

Our Long-Term Acute Care patients stay with us an average of 25 - 30 days, which allows the clinical team to get to know the patient as a person

Multi-Facility System Support :

As part of a multi-hospital system, our team benefits from sharing best practices and standards that can drive better patient outcomes. If you enjoy working in a vibrant critical care atmosphere, with coworkers who are committed to providing compassionate care to the patients, come grow with us!

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//www.landmarkhospitals.com/ We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.