Career Center
Posted: 16-Mar-23
Location: Rome, Georgia
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 23009630
Description
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
- Whole person Well-being Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full-time Days; must be able to work every other weekend
Shift: 7am-7pm
The role you’ll contribute:
The Lead 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 Lead PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and performs or assists with more advanced procedures based on one or more achieved specialty certifications. The Lead PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for licensed personnel. In addition, the Lead PCT assists with ongoing training and/or precepting of new and current employees as directed by the supervisor. The Lead PCT is responsible for ensuring new processes, equipment and other changes are communicated and/or taught to other PCTs.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Provides or assists with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice and venous compression devices
- Assists with patient preparation for surgery or other procedures
- Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities and any physical or behavioral changes.
- Assists in the hiring process by participating in the peer review process
- Develops orientation manuals and assists with orientation of new staff
- Meets with newly hired PCT's at hospital-wide orientation of new personnel
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- CNA training preferred
- One year of experience in an acute care setting required
- BLS required within 30 days of hire
