Lead Patient Care Technician MedSurg

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Lead Patient Care Technician
MedSurg you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity
for you to join Research Medical Center which is part of the nation’s leading
provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a(an) Lead Patient Care Technician MedSurg where your passion for creating
positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for
the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your
knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Lead Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered
care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related
to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the
supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the Lead PCT assists the nursing
staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training
and the needs of the Department, and performs or assists with more advanced
procedures based on one or more achieved specialty certifications. The Lead
PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State
Board of Nursing rules for licensed personnel. In addition, the Lead PCT
assists with ongoing training and/or precepting of new and current employees
as directed by the supervisor. The Lead PCT is responsible for ensuring new
processes, equipment and other changes are communicated and/or taught to other
PCTs.
What you will do in this role:

• Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
• Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
• Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
• Meets with new hire PCTs at hospital-wide orientation. Precepts all new PCTs to ensure unit expectations and standards are known and followed.

# What qualifications you will need:

* Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
No Travel Required
1 years experience Required Years of Experience
Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array
of medical and health clinic services. This includes women’s services offering
obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a
Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City
locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I
Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and
Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas
City and surrounding areas
Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient,
day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat
adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental
illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists,
psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are
committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of
age or circumstance.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist,
> Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Patient Care Technician MedSurg
opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will
be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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