What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician Per Diem days position at ScionHealth?
Description
ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.
As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.
Job Summary
Performs patient observation, documents patient care and response to care and communicates significant information to the registered nurse and other appropriate team members.
Essential Functions
Education
ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.
As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.
Job Summary
Performs patient observation, documents patient care and response to care and communicates significant information to the registered nurse and other appropriate team members.
Essential Functions
- Assists patients with activities of daily living.
- Provide basic care to non-acutely ill patients.
- Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
- Perform these duties under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Provide direct patient care for patients on the Patient Care Unit.
- Services are determined by the patient’s plan of care and include personal care and activities under the direction of the Licensed Care Giver and in conjunction with the Respiratory and Rehab departments and the Laboratory.
- Functions as a member of the Patient Care Team in conjunction with the Licensed Direct Care Giver.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel:
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
- High school graduate or GED.
- Successful completion of a Patient Care Training program.
- State Certified Nursing Assistant licensure preferred.
- BLS certification required.
- Minimum 6 months experience.
