PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN in THOMASVILLE, Georgia at Archbold Medical Center

Patient Care Tech - PACU

Description:

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Completion of Nursing Assistant program preferred. Current BLS certification.

Experience: Entry level

Required Skills: Capable of interpreting and following instructions. Must demonstrate good communication skills, both written and verbal. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain a positive relationship with physicians and staff. Must demonstrate competency in basic patient care skills. Must possess the ability to learn basic computer skills.

Physical Demands: Good physical and mental health. Must be able to lift, bend, pull and push using proper body mechanics, without limitations. Must be able to push patient beds and stretchers to nursing units. Must be able to maneuver wheelchair to deliver patient to discharge area. Must possess visual acuity with corrective lenses to read printed material and visualize patients to the degree that changes in color or respirations can be detected; hearing ability with auditory aides to understand the normal speaking voice without viewing the speaker; and speaking ability to ask and answer pertinent questions and relay information. Must demonstrate the ability to wear properly fitting respiratory protective mask for periods of time without limitations. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Supervises: None

Supervised By: RN-PACU, Charge Nurse, Assistant PACU Nurse Manager, PACU Nurse Manager, Director of Surgery

Performance Standards: Organization Wide Maintains a professional image. Makes a conscientious effort to help maintain a clean, safe and secure environment. Assumes responsibility for institutional requirements.

Customer Service Interpersonal skills Demonstrates pride in the organization. Strives to work well as a team member.

Patient Care Tech - PACU specific duties. Maintains safe environment for patients, co-workers and self Assumes responsibility for organization of assigned duties, providing care for patients: Ages pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Perks/Benefits:

(for eligible employees):

Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care.