Patient Care Technician - Specialists Hospital Shreveport : Job Details

Position Overview

Work with the medical staff and other healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care in a variety of health care settings. This position is a full time position in our PACU working Monday through Friday (8 hour shifts).

Essential Job Functions

Assist with patient treatments as directed by nursing and physician staff

Assist with patient care planning and patient assessment

Assist with patient mobility-turning and positioning, ambulation, and transferring to wheelchair as needed

Assist with patient discharging

Assist with patient ADL'S-including bathing, dressing, grooming

Assist with inventory-stocking needed supplies

Clean and disinfect patient bays before and after patients

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

· High School Diploma or GED Required

· 0-2 years of related experience

· CNA preferred

· BLS certified

Other Skills/Abilities

· Use of interpersonal communication techniques.

· Requires standing, walking and running.

· Organization and time management without direct order.

· Requires pulling, lifting, turning and assisting patients.

· Present a professional, caring and courteous image.

· Knowledge of team building and dynamics.

Benefits

Seven paid holidays

Sick and vacation after waiting period

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability

401k with employer contribution

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.