Patient Care Technician - Weston, United States - Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic
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Weston, United States

2 weeks ago

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Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare.

As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida.

Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Patient Care Technician in Weston Hospital's Telemetry Unit, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing assistance to the nursing staff.
  • Promoting patient comfort.
  • Transporting patients to and from the department and nursing units.
  • Conducting EKGs and phlebotomy responsibilities.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

  • Thrives in a team environment.
  • Provides care with compassion and empathy.
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
  • Can critically think and problem solve for patients' best interests.
Cleveland Clinic will support you as you enhance your nursing skills by offering tuition reimbursement and opportunities for growth.

There are also many online and in-person courses available to caregivers interested in professional development, such as the professional ladder.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most.

That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you.


Here, you'll find that we offer:

resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future.

When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.


Responsibilities:


  • Attends to patient and family's immediate needs and problems by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Assists the patient with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, and hygiene needs.
  • Carries out nursing orders according to established policies and procedures.
  • Reports all pertinent information regarding patient's condition to the appropriate nursing staff.
  • Assists in providing patients with nutritional needs as per physician order; assists patients with tray setup and feeding as needed.
  • Interacts with the Food and Nutrition Services to maintain an adequate supply of nourishment for the patients.
  • Provides patients with hygiene, nutritional needs, ambulation, toileting, and linen changes.
  • Provides patients with respect, dignity, and privacy at all times.
  • Organizes and prioritizes workload by determining order of importance of task to be performed and within agreed upon time frame.
  • Follows up with appropriate personnel.
  • Attentive when receiving instructions and follows through work with minimum guidance and supervision.
  • Works cooperatively with other team members.
  • Restocks necessary supplies on a daily basis and as needed.
  • Maintains orderliness and appearance of the unit by keeping work area clean and tidy.
  • Orders supplies from Central Supply to keep the par levels with an acceptable range.
  • Transports patients on stretchers and beds in accordance within required safety guidelines.
  • Documents care provided on the medical record as appropriate.
  • Interacts with the Environmental Department to insure an adequate supply of clean linen or daily patient care.
  • Collects and transports specimens as directed and in accordance with hospital policy.
  • Provides RN/LPN with accurate and timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results and other data as assigned.
  • Notes changes from prior measurement and communicates accordingly.
  • Responds to call lights within a maximum of FIVE minutes or communicates inability to do so to assure the response target is met.
  • Reports patient needs to RN/LPN immediately.
  • If primary nurse is not available the PCT makes the Clinical Shift Manager or Relief Charge Nurse aware. Demonstrates the ability to obtain vital signs and reports results to RN/LPN in a timely manner.
  • Notes changes from prior measurement and communicates accordingly.
  • Treats all customers including other members of the healthcare team with courtesy and respect.
  • Assists in the removal of equipment (I.e. IV pumps, commodes, PAS) in preparation for room cleaning.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:


  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Graduate of approved program for Nursing assistants or previous hospital training preferred.

Certifications:


  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
  • Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required within new hire period.
  • Nursing students required to have Basic Life Supp
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