Patient Care Technician - Flex (DCMC) - FT - Nights

Back to jobsPatient Care Technician - Flex (DCMC) - FT - NightsLanham, MDApplyPosition Objective: Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through the direct care of patients and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Understands self motivation in performing basic nursing care. Participates in the team nursing concept, completing tasks as delegated by the assigned nurse. Essential

## Key Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsProvides direct care to patients with special attention to personal hygiene in daily morning and bedtime care and comfort. Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures and comfort care to patients. Provides support to patients, families and visitors in polite and ethically appropriate manner. Remains knowledgeable in oxygen administration, monitor lead application and point of care testing. Assists with admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orientation of patient to room and equipment. Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby; removes equipment and supplies from room for environmental staff cleaning. Performs vein puncture and IV therapy, performs routine dressing changes and skin care, obtains blood, wound and throat cultures, inserts foley catheters and documents all procedures and treatments according to departmental policy and procedures. Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure.; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure. Assists patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol. Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse. Educational/Experience

## Requirements:. High School Diploma or GED. RequiredLicense/Certifications: Adherence to the credentialing

Requirements

of Luminis Health as stated in the Nursing By-laws. Certified Nursing AssistantAmerican Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLSWorking Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Physical Demands - The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the

Key Responsibilities

of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

Key Responsibilities

in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The above job description is an overview of the functions and

Requirements

for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and

Requirements

of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Benefits & Compensation

Range$17.50 - $30 USDLuminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000

Work Schedule

• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more*Benefit offerings based on employment status

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