Medical Acute Care Patient Care Tech
Company: Swedish Medical Center
Location: Englewood
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $18.45 - $24.45 / hour
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this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the
range.IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a(an)
Medical Acute Care Patient Care Tech you want with your current
employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Swedish
Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of
healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsSwedish 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.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) Medical Acute Care Patient Care Tech where your
passion for creating positive patient interactions are 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 QualificationsThe 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 PCT assists the
nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the
PCT's skills/training and the needs of the Department, and
consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a
clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT
complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the
State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.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.
- Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for
diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and
timely transfer of specimen.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living to include
eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and
elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
- Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
- Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the
patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication
fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.What
qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support -
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of CO
- High School Graduate / GED
- 1 year of experience in acute care setting preferred, part of
HCA Healthcare's HealthONE family of hospitals, is located in the
south metro Denver area where it has been a proud member of the
community for more than 110 years. An acute care hospital with 408
plus licensed beds, annually Swedish cares for more than 200,000
patients with a team of 2,000 dedicated employees, 500 volunteers
and more than 1,400 physicians.With stroke door to treatment times
averaging just 20 minutes, faster than any other facility in the
world, Swedish serves as the Rocky Mountain Region's referral
center for the most advanced stroke treatment. Swedish also serves
as the region's neurotrauma and orthopedic trauma provider and is
the area's only Level I trauma facility with a dedicated burn and
reconstructive center.Swedish Medical Center offers patients the
highest quality care and the most advanced technologies and
treatments in nearly every medical specialty including adult and
pediatric emergency, heart care, neurology/neurosurgery, pregnancy
and childbirth, orthopedics and joint replacement, cancer care,
gastroenterology and liver care, gynecology and urology.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
Medical Acute Care Patient Care Tech 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.
Keywords: Swedish Medical Center, Denver , Medical Acute Care Patient Care Tech, Healthcare , Englewood, Colorado
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