Patient Care Technician - Youth Apprentice

ThedaCare

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

New London, Connecticut

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Responsibilities

Perform delegated patient care activities including monitoring vital signs and assisting with basic needs under nursing supervision. Collect clinical data and escalate changes in patient status to the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

You are a high school junior or senior, at least 16 years old, with school approval to enter a youth apprenticeship program. You have an interest in the healthcare field and are certified in American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Life Support (BLS). You will perform patient-centered care activities under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Must Have Skills for ATS

American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Life Support (BLS)

Job Description

Why ThedaCare?   

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. 

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.  A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

  • Lifestyle Engagement
    • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  
  • Access & Affordability
    • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

Through partnership with high schools, the Patient Care Technician-Youth Apprentice (PCT-YA) position allows students to perform regular schoolwork and obtain classroom and hands on training in the healthcare field. Under the supervision of the LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the PCT-YA performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Through collaborative practice with all members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate, safe care and demonstrated commitment to continuous growth and professional development.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

  • Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and specific competencies for the patient population served.
  • Checks patients’ vital signs, height, and weight, as needed, based on patient type.
  • Provides compassionate care and listens to patients’ concerns and guides them by answering any questions or concerns.
  • Identifies and escalates changes in patient status or patient risks to prevent crisis.
  • Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports to care team.
  • Repositions, transfers, ambulates and transports patients.
  • Assists patients with basic needs (such as hygiene, eating, using the restroom, and dressing).
  • Obtains and reports patient intake and output.
  • Provides care that is age appropriate, culturally specific, and developmentally appropriate in an environment that promotes patient safety.
  • Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers
  • Works with assigned leader to fulfill program requirements and documents learning outcomes

Qualifications:

  • Must be a high school junior or senior student and be at least 16 years of age
  • Must have approval from school to enter the youth apprenticeship program
  • Interest in healthcare field preferred
  • American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Life Support (BLS)

Qualities:

  • Ability to support, advance and live our mission and evidence of such:
    • Mission – Our reason for Being - To advance the health of our communities through excellence and discovery, inspiring each person to live their unique best life
  • Ability to support, advance and work toward our vision and evidence of such.
    • Vision - Who we Aspire to be - To be your trusted partner, transforming health care for everyone every day
  • Commitment to and evidence of demonstrating our guiding principles.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

8

Scheduled FTE:

0.2

Location:

ThedaCare Medical Center - New London - New London,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No

Worker Shift Details:

Variable

ThedaCare

Froedtert ThedaCare is an integrated health care system serving nearly half of Wisconsin’s population. Its 28,000+ team members, physicians and clinicians are transforming communities through prediction, prevention and partnerships with excellence in primary and specialty care in 20 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations. Together with the Medical College of Wisconsin, we form the region's only academic medical center, providing the foundation for groundbreaking medical research and excellence in education to accelerate discovery and drive innovation. The system is uniquely positioned to be the trusted partner in advancing the health of our communities.
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