Medical Acute Care Patient Care Tech
Company: Swedish Medical Center
Location: Englewood
Posted on: April 23, 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.IntroductionAre you looking for a work environment where
diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our
Medical Acute Care Patient Care Tech opening with Swedish Medical
Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the
HCA Healthcare team.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. We are
seeking a(an) Medical Acute Care Patient Care Tech for our team to
ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality,
efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We
are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are
seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as
meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!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.-- -"Across HCA Healthcare's more than
2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive
impact on patients, communities and healthcare. Together, we uplift
and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane
Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN Senior Vice President and Chief
Nursing Executive If you find this opportunity compelling, we
encourage you to apply for our Medical Acute Care Patient Care Tech
opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified
candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We
are interviewing 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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