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HCA Healthcare Patient Care Technician Long Term Acute Care in Asheville, North Carolina

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Patient Care Technician Long Term Acute Care opening with Asheville Specialty Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Some information about the Long Term Acute Care unit:

  • This unit is located at the Asheville Specialty Hospital.

  • This is a 34 bed, long term acute care unit.

  • The average patient stay is about 30 days.

  • The patient population includes but is not limited to serious medical conditions such as: severe wounds, cardiac and renal failure, traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, severe surgical complications, and major trauma.

  • They also provide other services and treatments such as: renal dialysis, radiation therapy, pain management, nutritional therapy, pet therapy, and more.

Benefits

Asheville Specialty Hospital, 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Patient Care Technician 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 Qualifications

The 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, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts.

  • Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to the RN/Team Leader.

  • 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.

  • Provides or assists with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, and venous compression devices.

  • Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.

  • Retrieves supplies from pharmacy, storage room, or tube systems and delivers as permitted by regulation and hospital policy.

  • Assists with patient preparation for surgery or other procedure.

  • Orients patients/families/caregivers to room and hospital routine.

  • Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.

  • Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.

  • Follows patient and employee safety/security policies and protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation procedures.

  • Prepares and maintains clean, hazard-free patient rooms. Empties trash and removes soiled linens.

  • Assists with post-mortem care.

  • Assists in the setup, removal, and cleaning of equipment. Identifies malfunctioning equipment and initiates repairs.

  • Performs clerical work as needed, including assembling and maintain charts, filing, answering and transferring phones, and relaying messages.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Preferred Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

  • Required Experience: None

  • Preferred Experience: 1 + years of experience in an acute care setting

  • Required License: Current listing with Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I

  • Required Certification: BLS

Asheville Specialty Hospital (https://missionhealth.org/member-hospitals/asheville-specialty-hospital/?doing_wp_cron=1633630063.2461030483245849609375) is a licensed long-term acute care hospital offering a unique treatment approach for complex medical conditions by designing an individualized treatment plan in cooperation with your medical provider. We are a Joint Commission accredited and CMS certified hospital. Our approach to care is family-oriented, providing a compassionate atmosphere that improves outcomes and values family as a part of the treatment and recovery process. Our low staff-to-patient ratio allows us to provide intensive, highly skilled treatment and therapeutic care for you or your loved one. Asheville Specialty Hospital, a member of Mission Health, is an operating division of HCA Healthcare.

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 Patient Care Technician Long Term Acute Care 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.

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