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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

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: PRN

Shift : Days

Location: 501 Redmond Road, Rome, GA 30165

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Redmond

· Rome’s historical markers help document the city’s history and gives insight into the culturally rich heritage.

· Population- 36,332 (2019 census)

· Developed s a regional center for the fields of medical care and education

· In addition to its public-school system, it has several private schools. Higher-level educational institutions include private Berry College and Shorter University, and the public Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Georgia Highlands College.

· Largest city near the center of the triangular area defined by the Interstate highways between Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, and Chattanooga, TN.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Patient Care Technician III (PCT III) is responsible to perform duties as assigned and directed by the licensed nurse in compliance with established process standards, structure standards and protocols of assigned units. The PCT III works in cooperation with all team members to accomplish departmental goals and objectives. The primary function is the delivery of competent, compassionate and cost effective patient care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

All essential functions must be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs as a team member in administering safe and effective patient care.

• Ensures personal hygiene and comfort care is delivered to the patient daily and as needed.

• Maintains the privacy of all patients.

• Ensures patient environment is neat and clean.

• Answers calls promptly.

• Assesses skin condition on all patients for potential breakdown and communicates with the

licensed nurse.

• Maintains a safe environment.

• Completes treatments, procedures and documentation as directed by the licensed nurse.

• Obtains vital signs per unit policy and reports abnormal findings immediately to the licensed

nurse.

• Demonstrates competencies in all procedures within scope of practice and as appropriate to the

ages of the patients served.

• Professional Standards

• Communicates patient care or management problems to appropriate person.

• Communicates effectively, to appropriate individuals to meet the needs of patients,

• family members and visitors and reports to the licensed nurse.

• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the licensed nurse.

• Actively participates in staff meetings, committees, mandatory in-services, and educational

programs/offerings relevant to area of practice.

• Demonstrates competency and recognizes own skills, abilities and limitations and is accountable

for own actions.

• Seeks/solicits help or guidance from resource person when appropriate.

• Functions in a professional manner during emergency or crisis situations.

• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures and

internal/external disaster plans.

• Completes work on time

• Utilizes time clock/time and attendance records to document attendance appropriately.

• Uses proper notification for use of unscheduled personal leave time.

• Utilizes the principles of cost containment by conserving equipment, supplies and personal time

(including personal calls and personal visits)

• Performs as a team member in assisting with safe and effective patient care.

• Ensures personal hygiene and comfort care is delivered to all patients.

• Ensures patient rooms are neat and clean.

• Responds to nurse/patient intercom system in a timely manner.

• Maintains a safe patient care environment.

• Obtains vital signs per unit standard, reports abnormal findings to the licensed nurse.

• Obtains, prepares and delivers specimens to lab according to policy and procedure.

• Transports patients as directed by licensed nursing personnel.

• Evaluates patients on an ongoing basis and administers preventative measures when indicated.

• Demonstrates competency in the application and care of the patient in restraints under the

direction of the licensed nurse.

• Applies orthopedic splints to upper and lower extremities under the supervision of the licensed

nurse and performs appropriate documentation.

• Responds to various emergency department codes and performs tasks as delegated (ie. CPR,

EKG).

• Completes treatments, procedures, and documentation as directed per licensed nurse.

• Acts as a communication liaison for the patient, family and interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Frequently review tracking board for obtaining and/or completion of labs and test

• Provides clerical unit secretary assistance.

• Assists in the facilitation and the transferring of patients to other healthcare facilities under the

direction of the licensed nurse.

• Understands and utilizes the electronic computer system and proficiently uses the electronic

medical record. Efficiently uses computer downtime procedures.

• Assists in controlling cost to the patient and the department.

• Utilizes the principles of cost containment by conserving equipment, supplies,

personal time to ensure charges are properly recorded.

• Stocks patient rooms utilizing par level system.

• Communicates effectively to appropriate individuals to meet the needs of patients, family and

environment.

• Functions in a professional and calm manner during emergent/crisis situations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must be currently enrolled in their 1st year of a Registered Nurse (RN) program, currently enrolled in an LPN program, a licensed Paramedic or EMT.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• BLS (condition of employment)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Patient Care

Organization: AdventHealth Redmond

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24013315

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.