CNA/Patient Care Tech - Medical Unit (Days) chez Huntsville Memorial Hospital

Position Purpose
Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides supportive care to meet the needs of individual patients and serves as a patient advocate within the health care system.

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA): Performs the daily comfort and care needs of patients, and assists nurses and other health care team members with patient care procedures and treatments.
• Patient Care Technician (PCT): Performs the daily comfort and care needs of patients, assists nurses and other health care team members with patient care, and may also provide daily clerical support to the nursing unit.

Both roles assist with ensuring the safety, comfort, care, and treatment of patients according to established standards. They participate in the Hospital’s Quality Improvement and Service Excellence programs, and demonstrate understanding of the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department and organization.

Latitude, Contacts/Interactions

All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members.  Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.

Essential Job Functions

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Both CNA and PCT:

• Delivers appropriate care to patients, at a competent level, according to the needs of the patient and population served, including assistance with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, etc.
• Adheres to infection prevention protocols.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed consent, and privacy.
• Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving, and professional behavior at all times.
• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing process improvement to achieve desired client-centered outcomes.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, competence validation; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Actively participates in survey readiness activities and assures that department is compliant with all regulatory standards.
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) only:

• Maintains patient charts accurately and neatly.
• Monitors all clerical supplies for the unit, including printed forms, paper products, ink/toner cartridges for equipment, and others as assigned.
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and courteously with everyone encountered; manages time efficiently.
• Acknowledges individuals approaching the desk and offers assistance immediately.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required for both CNA and PCT.

Experience: Prior healthcare experience preferred for both CNA and PCT.

Licensure/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA): Current Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services Nurse Aide certification required.
• Patient Care Technician (PCT): No state certification required.
• Both CNA and PCT: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.

Both CNA and PCT:

• Frequent: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Occasional: sitting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting.
• Visual and hearing acuity required.
• Color vision required for perceiving changes in patients’ skin color and the colors of medicines and solutions.
• Work is primarily performed indoors, with good ventilation and comfortable temperatures.
• Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, and blood-borne pathogens.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA): Emphasis on direct patient care activities such as daily comfort and care needs, under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Patient Care Technician (PCT): Includes the same physical and environmental demands, with added responsibilities that may also include clerical support for the nursing unit in addition to patient care

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resource