What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician position at ThedaCare, Inc.?
Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : Acute Hospital Inpatient Med/Surg Patient Care Technician SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Days Every 3rd Weekend We’re redesigning and leading into the future of clinical care! Empowering nursing to drive high quality care across the continuum. RN directs nursing care in a collaborative model. Team members get to practice at the top of their licensure on a high functioning team. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team is core to what we do. The Medical unit is a 37 bed Unit that focuses on a variety of medical diagnoses including Cardiac, Pulmonary, Renal, Oncology, Infectious disease, Neurological, Psychiatric, Surgical, and COVID 19. This area is one of the stepdown units to the ICU. Our Neenah Hospital is a level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with a specialized patient population. This is a fast-paced unit that works closely with the Provider Hospitalist Team who is in house 24/7 to attend to our patients needs and is readily available for our patients and team. There is significant multidisciplinary collaboration between Nursing, Care Managers, Providers, and Ancillary Services to ensure high quality care and support is given to our patients. We do an individualized orientation process to ensure each new team member’s needs are met and adjusted to their experience and knowledge base. We encourage and foster the growth of our team members by providing flexible scheduling around school and work life balance. Our Organization is currently on the journey of becoming Magnet Certified and we offer a variety of developmental opportunities for our nurses such as becoming members of our local council or system committee work, clinical advancement program, ACLS certification, and working up to a Charge RN role. Do you see your future goals working in healthcare? Start on our unit where we can mentor and help prepare you for your future passion in all aspects of the healthcare profession. Come join a team that truly believes in team work, dedication, hard work, and focusing on the individualized needs of each patient on our unit! We look forward to having you join our team!! Under the supervision of the LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Through collaborative practice with all members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate, safe care and demonstrated commitment to continuous growth and professional development. Job Description: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and specific competencies for the patient population served. 2. Checks patients’ vital signs, height, and weight, as needed, based on patient type. 3. Provides compassionate care and listens to patients’ concerns and guides them by answering any questions or concerns. 4. Identifies and escalates changes in patient status or patient risks to prevent crisis. 5. Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports to care team. 6. Repositions, transfers, ambulates and transports patients. 7. Assists patients with basic needs (such as hygiene, eating, using the restroom, and dressing). 8. Obtains and reports patient intake and output. 9. Performs electrocardiograms (ECGs) as directed. 10. Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection. 11. Provides care that is age appropriate, culturally specific, and developmentally appropriate in an environment that promotes patient safety. 12. Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED required expect for Peabody Manor, The Heritage or Juliette Manor Previous healthcare experience preferred American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Life Support (BLS) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Occasional high noise level in work environment Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients days and nights shift Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16 Scheduled FTE: 0.4 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”. ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Salary : $30,500 - $38,600
