What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech Float position at Amberwell Health Atchison?
Patient Care Technician (PCT)- NO HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, Training will be onsite.
PCT positions available in many areas such as Inpatient, Emergency Department, Obstetrics, Clinics, Surgery, and other support departments.
Many perks including Scholarship opportunities to further healthcare education.
Job Description: Assists the nursing and receptionist staff with welcoming, rooming and assisting patients with their health care needs.
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- BLS
Experience
- None
Skills
- Organizational
- Verbal
- Interpersonal
- Customer Relations
- Mathematical
- Analytical
- Grammar/Spelling
- Read/Comprehend written instructions
- Follow verbal instructions
- Computer- Software applicable to documenting in patient records
Age of Patients Served
- Neonate/Infant (birth- 1 year)
- Child/Ped (1- 11 years)
- Adolescent (12- 17 years)
- Adult (18- 64 years)
- Geriatric (65 years)
Mental and Emotional Requirements
- Manage stress appropriately
- Make decisions under pressure
- Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
- Handle multiple priorities
- Work alone
- Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded
Working Conditions
- Exposure to communicable diseases
- Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
- CRT (computer) monitor
Physical Requirements
- Medium work: Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
- Stand for 4-6 hours per day
- Sit for 2-3 hours per day
- Walk for 3-4 hours per day
- Perform repetitive tasks/motions
- Distinguish colors
- Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
- Have good manual dexterity
- Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
- Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=)
Personal Protective Equipment
- Gloves
- Gown
- Mask
- Respirator
- Goggles/Face Shield
- Shoe Covers
