Patient Care Technician – 4 North Surgical

Description:

Providence is calling a Patient Care Technician (PCT) (4 North Surgical, Night Shift, 0.9 FTE) to Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska.

We are a community of caregivers delivering every day on our Mission to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all
– especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

In this position you will:
Demonstrate understanding of and provide care according to Standards of Practice and the patients care plan.

These duties are under the direct supervision of a licensed RN and performed according to the staff members expected competencies Perform duties that assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, ambulating, and nourishment Transport labs, obtain clean catch and other types of urine samples, perform point-ofcare testing to include blood glucose, transport and/or escort patients, as well as hold patients/infants for care or procedures Communicate effectively with the RN or other caregivers regarding patient issues, family issues, MD issues, and equipment Utilize the Hand Off of Communication Tools, SBAR Communicate in a compassionate and professional manner with all staff, patients, families, providers, and visitors Watch patients closely for changes in their health and responds by informing RN immediately.

Also report problematic and unusual circumstances in a timely and consistent manner, to RN partner or charge nurse Electronically document information in an accurate, concise and timely manner Competent in the input and retrieval of this information within the patients medical record Be responsible for documenting vital signs, I/Os, pain scores, weights, meal intake, activities of daily living and any other necessary information Possess knowledge of the Hospital and National Patient Safety Goals: Use at least two ways of identifying patients, name and date of birth Use hand cleaning guidelines, before and after patient contact Exercise all preventative measures in patient fall prevention as outlined in PAMC Falls Prevention Policies and Procedures Possess knowledge of patient care needs for maintaining skin integrity Report redness to Registered Nurse responsible for patient care Follow defined process to ensure paper medical records are routed correctly to HIM to be scanned into the electronic medical record Assist in scheduling treatments and tests and the printing patient labels Oversee the front desk operations, including the welcoming and check-in of patients, families and visitors Maintain and operate multiple telecommunications systems Understand and able to coordinate the process for downtime slips Facilitate inter-department communication regarding transfers, admits and discharges
Qualifications:

Required qualifications for this position include:
Medical Terminology course -OR
– Successful completion of hospital Medical terminology test within 90 days of hire
Preferred qualifications for this position includes:
Completed training as a Certified Nursing Assistant Six (6) months of health care experience
About Providence Alaska Medical Center:

Providence Health & Services Alaska is among nations best employers for healthy lifestyles!

The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of large U.S.

employers, has honored Providence Alaska for its commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging our caregivers (employees) and families to support and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Mountain-Pacific Quality Health has awarded Providence Alaska Medical Center with its Quality Achievement Award for high-quality care in the areas of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical infection prevention.

This is the highest honor awarded by Mountain-Pacific.

As the states largest hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center provides full-service, comprehensive care to all Alaskans, a role unmatched by any other in the state.

Within our community, you will find top notch ski resorts, kayaking, and wildlife.

Enjoying the outdoors is just one of many reasons to live in and explore Alaska!

We offer comprehensive, best-in-class benefits to our caregivers.

For more information, visit

https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/

Our Mission

As expressions of Gods healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

About Us

Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Night

Job Category: Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: Alaska-Anchorage

Req ID: 305520

Information For Job Seekers: Recruitment and Hiring During COVID-19
During these uncertain times, providing a safe, exceptional hiring experience remains a top priority.

Are Providence St.

Joseph Health and their family of organizations still hiring?Yes.

We have an urgent need for clinical and non-clinical workers to care for our patients.

We are actively recruiting across all regions and locations for temporary, part-time and full-time positions while taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our candidates, patients, caregivers and communities.

Are job interviews still happening?Yes.

To minimize risk, we now offer virtual interviews as an alternative to in-person interviews across all of our regions and locations.

Is travel still allowed for out-of-area applicants?No.

However, we are scheduling virtual interviews for all candidates needing to travel.

Travel for interviews is not allowed until further notice.

Are new employee/caregiver orientations still happening?Yes.

For the safety of our new and current caregivers, we are launching a virtual New Caregiver Orientation experience effective March 30, 2020.

This experience will welcome new caregivers and ensure they have all the required information, including knowledge of our organizations’ safety and regulatory procedures.

Our Promise is to Know Me, Care for Me, Ease My Way, and we are committed to this promise during virtual orientation.

What are you doing to keep your employees/caregivers safe?We need to keep our caregivers safe, so they can safely care for our patients.

Facing a massive national shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) to fight COVID-19, we sought innovative solutions from our teams and communities.

Due to initiatives like the100 Million Mask Challenge, we are pleased to announce that we are moving to the practice of universal masking.

This means, starting with our hardest-hit communities, we will supply a medical-grade mask to every caregiver who works in a clinical setting at the beginning of each shift.

We are committed to universal masking in our most affected communities for as long as feasible.

How are you supporting your employees/caregivers through these difficult and unprecedented times?Were listening to our people.

We know many of our caregivers and their family members are experiencing stress and anxiety due to the increased burden of COVID-19.

We have a range of resources that can support their emotional needs, free of charge.

We’re also providing added benefits for child care, emergency loans and more.

Learn morehere.

Where can I learn more about Providence St.

Joseph Health’s COVID-19 response measures?For more about our organization’s response to COVID-19, please visit ourcoronavirus advisory site.

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