PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN – CARDIAC TELEMETRY, ONCOLOGY & HOSPICE (2 WEST)

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN – CARDIAC TELEMETRY, ONCOLOGY & HOSPICE (2 WEST) Marietta Memorial Hospital, 401 Matthew Street, Marietta, Ohio, United States of America Req #3908 Friday, February 24, 2023 Status:  Full Time – 72 hours       Hours:  7P-7A         In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Patient Care Technician is responsible for processing physician orders and records appropriate information.  Assists the registered nurse and licensed practical nurse in the provision of patient care; maintains communications within and between nursing units. Advises hospital departments on patient activities.  Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.   Job Requirement: High School Diploma or GED required Basic Life Support (BLS) required – will obtain during hospital orientation Maintains compliance in RQI required. Interpersonal skills, clerical, numerical and manual dexterity, color vision and near visual acuity Proper lifting techniques and body mechanics Ability to read, write and do math as generally demonstrated by a high school diploma or GED   Job Functions: Performs hourly rounding. Performs clerical functions including maintaining chart order, answering telephones, and entering of written physician’s orders in Meditech. Coordinates patient flow and flow of information in collaboration with the charge nurse to maintain communication between departments. Assists with all aspects of patient care and non-patient care (i.e. cleanliness of unit, ordering of supplies) within their scope of practice as assigned by RN and documents in Meditech as appropriate. Assists with patient/family teaching as appropriate. Assists with the maintenance of supplies and equipment. Enters daily outpatient and observation room charges. Complies with all safety and infection control standards related to position. Utilizes appropriate interpersonal communication which facilitates productive relationships with other team members. Facilitates a positive and caring relationship with others by utilizing trust and mutual respect. Establishes a therapeutic relationship between patient, family and self, based on empathy and trust. Promotes a positive patient experience. Seeks help from appropriate resources as needed. Maintains current knowledge of and practices within the scope of hospital policies. Maintains open lines of communication between self and professional staff. Clarifies any unclear communication between members of the healthcare team. Uses proper channels of authority in communicating information. Assumes responsibility for own behavior. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Compensation Details:  Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. Minimum hiring rate for this position is listed below. Benefits Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.    Medical Insurance – PPO & HDHP Dental and Vison Insurance Health Saving Account Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Pension Plan – Defined Contribution 403b Retirement Plan Voluntary Life Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Vacation Time Sick Time Holiday Pay & Premium Shift Differential Tuition Reimbursement Tuition Repayment Performance & Market Increases Relocation Package, if applicable   This position is patient facing and/or requires close interaction with other employees, or other factors that would compel mandatory vaccinations unless otherwise approved for a medical or religious exemption.   Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Other details Job Family Clinical Job Function Frontline Employee Pay Type Hourly Min Hiring Rate $15.00 Apply Now