Inpatient Pt Care Tech

At OSS Health, our mission is to continually strive to be the healthcare leader in quality, innovation and value. We make every effort to understand and exceed the expectations and needs of our patients. We are committed to providing an environment that is safe, respectful, and dignified at all times.

Joining OSS Health means joining a culture of excellence and teamwork, with a strong focus on employee development and community support. OSS Health offers a great work environment, professional development opportunities, meaningful careers, and competitive compensation.

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JOB SUMMARY :

The Patient Care Tech performs patient care and unit functions under the direction of a registered nurse as a part of the health care team. Responsible for communicating completed assigned tasks to the registered nurse. Responsible for following established organization and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines of the hospital. Supports the philosophy and goals of OSS Orthopaedic Hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION :

Education :

• High School diploma or GED required.

Qualifications :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

No direct reports.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Must be proficient in the English language, both verbally and written, in order to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians, vendors, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Moderate physical effort when working in patient care environment consisting of standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and stooping. Moderate sitting and keyboarding when performing administrative responsibilities. Fine and gross motor skills and manual dexterity to operate keyboard and other equipment. Occasionally lift and / or move 25 to 50 pounds. Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to an emergency.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Climate controlled environment with occasional periods of being outside. Exposed to blood borne pathogens, odorous chemicals and specimens, toxic chemicals, electrical and mechanical hazards, confused or combative patients, bio-contaminated waste, and unpleasant elements. Subject to stressful situations, long or irregular hours.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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