Patient Care Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Come and grow with us!

We are currently seeking qualified Patient Care Technicians to add to our team of professionals at Bibb Medical Center's Hospital. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We also believe in providing our employees with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams.

As an important member of our team, the PCT delivers quality care to our patients, as well as provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Bibb Medical Center policies and procedures. The PCT should enjoy interacting with others and have strong interpersonal communication skills.

Duties include:

• Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility.
• Preparing each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs.
• Helping patients eat and take medications.
• Making sure they have regular meals and proper medication dosages.
• Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the nursing and medical staff.
• Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed.
• Turning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfort.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• One (1) year geriatric experience preferred but not required.
• CPR or BLS certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. Must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality care to patients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion.
• Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension.
• Good collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations.
• Comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly patients and those with special needs.
• Physical strength and stamina.