Patient Care Technician

Job Title

The schedule is Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, performs a variety of routine duties to assist the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care. As a direct care staff, the technician spends the majority of his or her time interacting with, assisting, and supporting our patients. Along with ensuring a safe environment, this position develops with each individual a therapeutic relationship which is critical in the healing process.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients in collaboration with licensed personnel.

Performs all responsibilities/duties required by patient care services, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the patients are addressed.

Assumes clerical duties necessary to assist the healthcare team to provide patient care.

Receives and directs phone calls and serves as the receptionist for the department.

Maintains supplies/inventory for department.

Operates a variety of office equipment effectively.

Maintains current knowledge/certification.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Effective communication skills. (High proficiency)
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills required. (High proficiency)
• Knowledge of acceptable ranges of blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and EKG. (Medium proficiency)
• Ability to document and utilize electronic health record applications.
• Empathy and excellent listening skills. (High proficiency)
• Ability to deal appropriately with confidential information.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.