Patient Care Technician - 5N - Respiratory Med/Surg/Wound Care

The medical-surgical unit is a 36-bed unit that provides exceptional care for patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, laryngectomies,andpost-op care for various conditions, infections, COPD, pneumonia,and other respiratory disorders. We also care for general medical-surgical patients. The mix of patients on this floor makes ita great starting point for nurses in our Residency Program and for nurses who wish to become Certified in medical-surgical nursingand work at the top of their license with this population of rewarding and challenging patients.Weare a state-of-the-art hospital with a brand-new unit.We value the voice of our team and encourage participation andunit-based councilin Shared Governance.We look forward to welcoming you to the 5NT team, where you can practice your passionandestablishexcellent foundational skills together with the opportunity to specialize inmedical-surgical nursing.

Summary:

Provides basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff and ensures patient safety and well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Answering patient calls and helping patients with eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Feeding patients, measuring and recording their food and liquid intake.
• Monitoring and documenting patients' temperature, blood pressure, and other vital signs and reporting changes to nurses or doctors.
• Assisting nurses or doctors with medical procedures and dressing wounds.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required.

Work Schedule:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Full Time