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Bozeman Health Patient Care Tech - Medical Unit - Casual Call (Variable shifts) in Bozeman, Montana
The Medical Unit at Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center provides care for all adult and pediatric patients requiring acute inpatient care. The patient population is comprised of cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, behavioral, oncology, infectious disease, and other various patient populations.
The patient care tech is accountable for coordinating care for the patient with the nurse. The tech implements the plan of patient care in accordance with established methods and techniques under the direction of the nurse. The tech will function within the Bozeman Health standards of care which include accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of care for assigned patients.
A patient care tech on the Medical Unit routinely performs tasks in meeting the patient’s physical needs; reports observations and patient comments to the nurse; gives close attention to detail in providing care and reporting patient condition changes; documents I&Os, vital signs, etc. as requested; assists as requested by nursing, including hourly rounding on patients in conjunction with the nurse. The patient care tech is self-directed, possesses excellent communication skills, and completes assignments accurately, thoroughly, and with minimal oversight.
Casual Call, Variable shifts with weekend and holiday requirements
Position Summary:
The Patient Care Tech is imperative to increasing efficiency, productivity, as well as patient and team satisfaction. Responsible for room turnover, assisting in opening of supplies onto the sterile field, and patient care as delegated by the RN, CST, and/or the Anesthesiologist. Additional responsibilities include patient transports, supply management, test and validation of anesthesia machine circuits between cases, and other duties as requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
American Heart Association BLS
Preferred
Courses in Medical Terminology
College course related to health care
EMT, CNA, or health care related certifications
Specific department experience or patient care experience
Student in the healthcare field
Essential Job Functions:
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
Completes timely and accurate room turnovers.
Cleans operating rooms after surgical procedures.
Opens sterile supplies onto a maintained sterile field.
Transports patients safely between rooms and between beds.
Performs proper machine checks.
Maintains appropriate supplies and orders as needed.
Performs other tasks as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
Ability to work varied shifts
Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
Physical Requirements
Lifting, Pushing, and Pulling: Support 50 pounds of weight (patient, assist with bedside needs, etc.) Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.) Carry equipment/supplies. Use upper body strength (CPR, physically restrain patient, etc.)
Extended Hours: The role may involve working for extended periods, requiring sitting, walking, or standing for eight or more hours daily.
Flexible Schedule: The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
On-Call Availability: On-call work may be required to respond to organizational and patient needs promptly.
Effective Communication: Proficient in effective communication, both in person and through various technologies.
Handling Challenging Situations: The role may involve dealing with upset individuals, requiring the ability to de-escalate situations and work effectively with frustrated patients or families.
Repetitive Tasks: Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.
Exposures
Tasks Include Potential Exposure: Job tasks may involve exposure to:
Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed
Various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances.
Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses
Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
77330270 Medical Floor (BHDH)
Working at Bozeman Health is more than just a job--it's a commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana by being their partner in health and wellness, compassionately delivering the best care for each person, every time. In every role, our employees are inspired by their ability to care for our community and our Culture of Excellence guides each employee to be a high performer, engage in transparent and timely communication, demonstrate dynamic learning and teaching, excel through change, express gratitude and experience joy.