Med Surg Patient Care Tech
Company: Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $18.45 - $24.45 / hour
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candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual
salary may include your specific skills, how many years of
experience you have and comparison to other employees already in
this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the
range.IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a(an)
Patient Care Tech you want with your current employer? We have an
exciting opportunity for you to join Presbyterian/St. Luke's
Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of
healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsPresbyterian/St. Luke's
Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The
available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services
at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and
behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services
and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and
disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental
health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection,
legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet
insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare
stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits
with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto
repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and
preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification
support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave,
long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of
absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only
coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on
income.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our
teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to
work as a(an) Patient Care Tech where your passion for creating
positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to
caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next
opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and
QualificationsThe Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high
quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated
basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and
activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered
nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient
care in accordance with the PCT's skills/training and the needs of
the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with
maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care
environment. The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures
and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed
personnel.
What you will do in this role:
- Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by
performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision
of the licensed nurse.
- Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information
throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital
signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake
and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as
outlined by policy.
- Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning,
dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers,
crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from
other units, departments, or entities. - Assists with discharges. -
Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
- Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for
diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and
timely transfer of specimen.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living to include
eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and
elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
- Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
- Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the
patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication
fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- High School Graduate / GEDNo Travel RequiredNo experience
Required Years of Experience offers over 80 specialties in our 680
plus bed hospital that serves the Uptown neighborhood of Denver,
Colorado. PSL is an affiliate of HealthONE hospitals, the largest
healthcare system in metro Denver. Our Women's Services department
is proud to be in the top 5% in the nation for our Labor and
Delivery and OB/GYN specialties. Along with our affiliation with
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, PSL provides the largest
neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the Denver region. We
provide labor and delivery services, award-winning emergency care,
vital health screenings such as mammograms, cardiovascular care,
cancer care, orthopedic care, robotic surgery, advanced wound care
and hyperbaric treatments, and of course, hospital care. We are
proud to serve our community with over 1,000 specialists and
experienced physicians who offer a wide range of medical services
for patients of all ages.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one
of the World's Most Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute
more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an
estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care,
uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and
mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity
that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to
apply for our Patient Care Tech opening. We promptly review all
applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for
interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an
equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We
do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status.
Keywords: Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, Aurora , Med Surg Patient Care Tech, Other , Denver, Colorado
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