Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Surgical Unit - Nights

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Norman Regional Health System

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Norman, Oklahoma

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provides basic patient care and maintains a safe, clean environment within a 32-bed surgical unit. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, performing routine treatments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals for patient treatment.

Qualifications

You have a High School diploma or equivalent GED, and possess certification as a nursing assistant or 6 months of recent experience as a nursing assistant. You are able to provide basic patient care, assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, and take/record vital signs.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Basic Life Support

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Departmental Overview

Compensation / Benefits

  • $14.29-$23.34/hr depending on previous work experience
  • Evening differential $1.50/hr.
  • Night differential $1.75/hr.
  • Weekend differential $1.75/hr.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement

The ideal candidate for our Surgical Unit thrives in fast-paced environment, has a strong willingness to learn, understands how to deliver safe and effective & compassionate clinical care along side a team.  Our unit has thirty two beds.  We take care of patients with both surgical and nonsurgical conditions, we care for patients through the nursing process of assessment planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.  Furthermore, our team nurses & patient care techs collaborate with other healthcare professionals for best possible treatment of our patients.


Job Summary

Job Summary

  • Provides basic patient care
  • Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment
  • Takes and records vital sign (VS) data and relays to patient's nurse
  • Provides general nursing care and routine treatment /procedures
  • Facilitates processing of patients
  • Provides clerical receptionist support
  • Provides Coordinating Support
  • Performs additional duties related to the specific needs of the department

Qualifications

Education

  • High School diploma or equivalent GED
  • Certification as a nursing assistant or 6 months of recent experience as a nursing assistant

Experience

  • Six (6) months of recent experience as a nursing assistant
  • Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or one clinical semester of nursing school or successful completion of an acute care nurse aide course; or six (6) months previous experience in a healthcare position can be substituted for the experience

(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).

Licensure/Certification

  • Basic Life Support *(BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re-training for duration of employment
  • Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Schedule

7p-7a
Work Shift

Night
Position Type

Regular Full Time

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Norman Regional Health System

Norman Regional Health System is a multi-campus system that serves healthcare needs throughout south central Oklahoma. Our acute-care facility on the Porter Avenue Campus is licensed for 219 beds and offers a full range of services. Norman Regional Moore, is a state-of-the-art $32 million dollar healthcare facility in Moore, Oklahoma. Norman Regional Moore houses physician offices, an emergency center that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and a community meeting space. The HealthPlex campus at Interstate 35 and Tecumseh Road, licensed for 168 beds, features Cardiovascular Services, Spine and Orthopedic Surgery, and Women’s and Children’s Services. Norman Regional Health System also provides outpatient diagnostic centers, medical transport services, physician services, centers of excellence, durable medical equipment supplies, a primary care network, community wellness service and employer health services. We have grown to employ more than 2,700 people and have 356 physicians credentialed on the Medical Staff.
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