Patient Care Technician
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- Location: Murfreesboro, TN
- Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
- Department: Med Surg
- Schedule: Full Time | Day
- Personal Care & Comfort: Foster a respectful healing environment by assisting patients with essential personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) to ensure comfort and dignity.
- Safety & Mobility Assistance: Enhance patient recovery and safety by aiding with careful movement, positioning, and transfers as directed by the clinical team.
- Clinical Observation & Reporting: Serve as a vital observer for nursing staff by promptly identifying and reporting any changes in a patient’s physical, mental, or emotional condition.
- Documentation & Environment Maintenance: Maintain accurate clinical records of care activities while ensuring patient rooms remain orderly and medical equipment is functional and ready for use.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Nurse Aide preferred.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.