II. Position Qualifications:
Patient Care Technician I
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.
Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.
Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
3.
Basic Medical Terminology knowledge.
4.
Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations
Patient Care Technician II
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.
Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.
Current Basic Life Support.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.
Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I.
2.
Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
3.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
6.
Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
7.
Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
8.
Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations. Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds. Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.