Patient Care Technician Medical Telemetry Unit
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Lees Summit
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Description Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested
over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an)
Patient Care Technician Medical Telemetry Unit with Lee's Summit
Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted
to giving back!Lee's Summit 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 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.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder
care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
- FastTrack to Clinical Pathway - If you dream of advancing your
career in clinical care, we have an opportunity to help you earn
your associate's degree or diploma with no out-of-pocket costs. The
program also offers options to help complete your high school
diploma or improve your English language skills before starting
college.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for
benefits may vary by location.
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare
provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues?
Join the Lee's Summit Medical Center family! We will give you the
tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are
looking for an enthusiastic Patient Care Technician Medical
Telemetry Unit to help us reach our goals. Unlock your
potential!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.
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.About this
unit:
- If you like variety, working as a PCT is for you. Each shift
will be exciting, different and challenging!
- As a hands-on caregiver, you are the one who has the privilege
of holding a patient's hand and listening to the person's life
story.
- Medical Telemetry: 36 Bed Unit
- Challenging and rewarding unit with strong culture and cohesive
teamwork
What qualifications you will need:
- CNA training program preferred.
- 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting,
Preferred.
- CNA certification with the state or Fundamentals of Nursing
Course at accredited school, Preferred.
- BSL, Preferred.
- No experience required - Must be able to attend 3 weeks of
training (Monday - Friday 8am-5pm)This role requires you to be
fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal
law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is
approved).Lee's Summit Medical Center is an 80+ bed full-service
hospital. We serve Lee's Summit and surrounding areas. Our services
are supported by more than 300 physicians who represent more than
40 specialties. We have more than 500 highly trained colleagues and
60 volunteers. Our services and specialties include cardiology,
cancer care, endoscopy, emergency services, imaging, neurology,
pain management, and pulmonology. We offer physical therapy,
speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sports medicine,
respiratory care, women's care, and an array of surgical services.
We have a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center.
Our trained staff and experienced Medical Staff are ready to treat
our community. Our hospital is affiliated with HCA Healthcare
Midwest Health.
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.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different
ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests
in you! We are reviewing applications for our Patient Care
Technician Medical Telemetry Unit opening. Qualified candidates
will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help
us raise the bar in patient care!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: HCA Healthcare, Lee's Summit , Patient Care Technician Medical Telemetry Unit, Healthcare , Lees Summit, Missouri
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