Patient Care Technician

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Patient Care Technician? At Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Spotsylvania Regional 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 Air Med 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Patient Care Technician like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Patient Care Technician, you will be a crucial member of our collaborative nursing care team, delivering hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. Your support brings comfort, dignity, and connection to those who need it most - and helps make our mission to improve lives a reality for patients every day. The 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

* 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, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts.

* Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence.

* Reports observations of individual patients to the RN/Team Leader.

* 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.

* Provides or assists with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, and venous compression devices.

* Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests.

* Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.

* Retrieves medication from pharmacy, storage room, or tube system and delivers to licensed staff member as instructed.

* Assists with patient preparation for surgery or other procedure.

* Orients patients/families/caregivers to room and hospital routine.

* Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination.

* Changes bed…