Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Shift: Full Time-Nights

Wage Scale: Hourly Wage: $17.68 - $26.70 per hour.
 

About Us

Trios Health is a 111-bed hospital located in Kennewick, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters
 

At Trios Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
 

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe, efficient care and patient throughput. Provides assistance with activities of daily living and routine monitoring, maintains a clean and stocked environment, and supports nursing/physician staff. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. FLSA: Non-Exempt.

Essential Functions

• Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
• Manages the tech desk and supports nursing/physician staff and overall department throughput.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned; participates in performance improvement and required education.

Additional Information

Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present.

Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, reaching, keyboard entry, repetitive movements, kneeling, lifting/moving patients; occasional sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Vision near/far and depth perception frequent/constant; color distinction frequent. Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases/vapors/fumes; latex exposure frequent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education: High School diploma preferred.

License: SRNA or EMT preferred.

Certifications: BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred.

Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

What do we offer:

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

-        Shift differential

-        Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts 

-        Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 

-        Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 

-        Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching 

-        Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness 

-        Professional development and growth opportunities

Connect with our Recruiter: 

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Hunter Delacruz via email, [email protected].
 

EEOC Statement

"Trios Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Trios Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
 

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.