What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN III, PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT position at South Georgia Medical Center Careers?
Description
Location: Main Campus
Department: CARDIAC PROGRAM
Schedule: Full Time, 12 HR Night Shift, 12
POSITION SUMMARY
● Provides personal care and assists with ADLs
● Assists RNs & LPNs with patient care procedures.
● Performs and assists with procedures.
● Assists with equipment/supply maintenance
● Performs complex clerical duties.
● Conducts cardiac monitoring.
● All competencies listed may not be implemented in every nursing unit due to variation of services provided.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
● High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
● Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
● One year of experience as PCT II, Monitor Tech or equivalent role required.
● Phlebotomy and/or Medical Assistant experience preferred.
● Graduate of PCT course strongly preferred.
● Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification required.
● General office skills and medical terminology preferred.
● General computer skills preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION
Works primarily in moderate to fast-paced hospital setting. Generally assigned to consistent shift and unit but may be required to be temporarily re-assigned to meet organizational needs. Requires moderate to frequent lifting (excess of 50 lbs), bending, and assisting in same, using correct techniques. Requires extensive walking during shift. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases on a daily basis. Uses general office equipment in performance of duties, including but not limited to computers, computerized lab equipment, printers, fax, telephone & call systems. Interacts daily with persons under stress, having complex complaints, and/or with whom there is a need to respond to questions, problems, or gain cooperation. Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).
Salary : $29,100 - $36,800