Med Surg Patient Care Tech
Company: Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $18.45 - $24.45 / hourLearn
more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate
displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired.
Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may
include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have
and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical
candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.IntroductionDo you
want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Patient
Care Tech? At Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, you come
first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs
to support our incredible team members over the course of three
years.BenefitsPresbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, offers a
total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and
retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs
include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services
at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and
behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services
and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and
disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental
health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection,
legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet
insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare
stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits
with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto
repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and
preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification
support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave,
long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of
absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only
coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on
income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for
benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our
patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference.
We are looking for a dedicated Patient Care Tech like you to be a
part of our team.Job Summary and QualificationsThe Patient Care
Technician (PCT) delivers 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 PCT assists
the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the
PCT's skills/training and the needs of the Department, and
consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a
clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT
complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the
State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.
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, intake
and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as
outlined by policy.
- 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.
- Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for
diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and
timely transfer of specimen.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living to include
eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and
elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
- Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
- Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the
patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication
fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
What qualifications you will need:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
- CNA training program required.
- CNA Certification with the State or Fundamentals of Nursing
Course at accredited school required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American
Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- One year plus years' experience in an acute care setting
preferred. Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center offers over 80
specialties in our 680 plus bed hospital that serves the Uptown
neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. PSL is an affiliate of HealthONE
hospitals, the largest healthcare system in metro Denver. Our
Women's Services department is proud to be in the top 5% in the
nation for our Labor and Delivery and OB/GYN specialties. Along
with our affiliation with Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, PSL
provides the largest neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the
Denver region. We provide labor and delivery services,
award-winning emergency care, vital health screenings such as
mammograms, cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedic care,
robotic surgery, advanced wound care and hyperbaric treatments, and
of course, hospital care. We are proud to serve our community with
over 1,000 specialists and experienced physicians who offer a wide
range of medical services for patients of all ages.HCA Healthcare
has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies -
by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the
delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other
uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people."- Dr.
Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated
professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing
applications for our Patient Care Tech opening. Qualified
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume
today to join our community of caring!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.
Keywords: Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, Southglenn , Med Surg Patient Care Tech, Other , Denver, Colorado
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