Lead Patient Care Technician (PCT) | Med Surg

Avera St Mary's Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range: $18.75 - $24.50

Position Highlights

1-3 years experience preferred.

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Performs duties to provide physical and psychological care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Performs clinical patient care duties and assists nursing staff to perform diagnostic procedures, transport of patients to other services, manages and maintains equipment, supplies and orients new employees. Assists with scheduling and in formal and informal staff education. Will be expected to be a member or lead various committees throughout the hospital focused on improving patient care and be accountable for project management.

What You Will Do

• Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Educator and Leaders to develop, coordinate and validate Patient Care Technician staff competencies, orientation and education.
• Assists with staff education, development of competencies and new employee orientation and may assist with PCT candidate selection.
• Demonstrates good rapport and cooperative working relationship with employees, physician staff, all hospital departments, coworkers and other pertinent staff.
• Provides timely information to the manager regarding the PCT work flow, staffing and customer service.
• Identifies issues and recommends alternative solutions.
• Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Quality Assurance department, Joint Commission Accreditation and OSHA guidelines as may be required by law.
• Provides input and assists in development of operational policies and procedures and assists in disseminating information to staff.
• Demonstrates willingness to complete special assigned projects in a quality driven and timely manner.
• Maintains competency in order to serve as a resource for Patient Care Technician personnel within the department.
• Participates in staff assignments as needed to maintain efficiency.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• 1-3 years experience as CNA/Patient Care Technician or related direct patient care position

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent

Minimum Age Requirements

16

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship