Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

Job Description

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Reports to: Charge Nurse

Job Summary: Assists the nurses by performing routine and delegated tasks. Patient care experience preferred, ability to multitask and take direction, BLS required within 90 days of hire. Previous ASC experience preferred but not required. Willing to train. BLS must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

WHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

• Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
• Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
• Offers Medical Benefits including:
  • Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
  • Discounts at our medical facilities
  • Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
• Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
• Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
• Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
• Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
• Values and appreciates its employees
• Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions of the Position: 1 year medical experience preferred but willing to train.

• BLS
• Carries out delegated tasks under the direction of the RN:
• Removes intravenous lines
• Takes and records vital signs
• Assists patients with dressing and undressing
• Assists patients with ambulation to the bathroom
• Assists with patient positioning
• Assists in the discharge process, including ambulation to transportation vehicle
• Schedules post-discharge appointments, procedures, tests
• Prepares beds:
• Disinfects stretchers in between patients
• Puts fresh linen on stretchers
• Documents in the medical record, as necessary
• Ensures all entries are legible, timely and concise
• Stocks I.V. Trays
• Maintains linen inventory, orderliness and transfers soiled linen to the designated area
• Assists with inventory control
• Follows universal precautions
• Completes occurrence reports when indicated within shift of occurrence
• Adheres to all FMC and unit policies and procedures
• Attends and participates in staff meetings
• Cross trained to other specialties performed within the department
• Maintains unit training requirements
• Annual Risk Management Education
• Annual OSHA training
• Competencies, as required

Additional Responsibilities:

• Functions in other areas, including front office or surgery department, as needed.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Normal physical ability; able to stand for long periods
• Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
• Above average ability to manage multiple asks simultaneously
• Body movements require occasional overhead and low reaching.
• Ability to bend, lift, pull, and push at medium work force

Occupational Exposure:

• High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards.

Job Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Current BLS
• Strong customer service orientation

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.

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