Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg (1E) - Part Time Nights

Holy Name Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Medical-Surgical unit (1E) on a part-time night shift basis. In this role, you will work under the direction of registered nurses to provide essential patient care support on a 361-bed acute care hospital unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care procedures as delegated and supervised by the registered nurse
• Take and record patient vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pain scores
• Maintain accurate intake and output records for assigned patients
• Assist with personal hygiene care including bed baths, showers, incontinence care, hair care, nail care, and skin care
• Assist patients with meals and feeding for those unable to feed themselves
• Distribute nutrition and drinking water
• Obtain routine specimens including urine, sputum, and feces
• Perform treatments as instructed by the RN, including enemas, ice collars, sitz baths, perineal care, Foley catheter care, SCD boots, and TEDs
• Assist the RN with cardiac monitor leads and pulse oximetry placement
• Perform CPR
• Empty and measure drainage bags and canisters, recording contents on intake and output records
• Assist with post-mortem care
• Assist patients with transfers, ambulation, and positioning using safe lift equipment
• Assist with patient restraint as ordered by the physician and directed by the RN
• Clean and organize bedside units, utility rooms, nourishment areas, nurses' station, and unit equipment
• Report all observations and results to the RN
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation HeartSaver CPR certification upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of relevant or related experience
• BCLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association certification upon hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Strong interpersonal and team skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for actions

Schedule

• Part-time night shift position

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $18.00/hour - $26.00/hour
• Final base compensation determined based on employment status, skills, education, and experience, with consideration for pay equity
• Comprehensive benefits package for part-time employees including low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, on-site child care access, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking