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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Patient Care Technician Perinatal you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Catholic Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Currently offering a sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Benefits

Catholic Medical Center, 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._

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Patient Care Technician Perinatal where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

To function as an integral member of the unit-based care delivery team by performing a variety of technical components essential to the ongoing delivery of quality patient care. To perform a variety of generic and population-specific technical activities which support the delivery of optimal patient care while maintaining the highest level of patient safety.

What you will do in this role:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Licensed Nursing Assistant:

1. Performs a variety of direct patient care activities which fall within the scope of LNA practice as defined by the State Board of Nursing and Catholic Medical Center Nursing Organization policies and procedures.

1. Utilizes basic knowledge of growth and development and awareness of age-appropriate care, to provide care for patients across the life span.

1. Assists the Registered Nurse, or physician to perform selected patient care activities or tasks as appropriate.

1. Reports all observations, symptoms, deviations from normal, and changes in patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse.

1. Performs patient rounds, responds to patient call bells promptly and communicates with appropriate staff to meet patient needs. Updates communication white board in patient room.

1. Provides basic support to patients and families in response to identified psychosocial needs and cultural and religious preferences.

1. Performs or assists patient in the completion of activities of daily living. Assists nursing staff with patient ambulation, transfers, range of motion and repositioning as required.

1. Anticipates patient needs and asks patient about need for toileting, fluid, nutrition, comfort measures. Maintains patient privacy and dignity.

1. Participates in admitting patient by bringing patient to room and orients patient to surroundings.

1. Documents in selected areas of the medical record, as appropriate, according to policies and procedures.

1. Performs 12-lead Electrocardiograms (EKG) as directed.

1. Emergency Department: Must perform 12-lead Electrocardiogram (EKG) within ten minutes of receiving notification.

1. Assists with patient transport as required and assist in transporting/obtaining medications, specimens, blood products, and patient care supplies as needed.

1. Ensures safe patient movement by utilizing appropriate lifting equipment/transfer devices.

1. Collaboratively works with multidisciplinary team, maintains good communication; establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients and families, co-workers, and the public.

1. Ability to demonstrate courtesy, compassion and respect in relating to patients, families, visitors, physicians and coworkers.

1. Acts as a resource and educates unit staff regarding relevant clinical practices and procedures. Participates in orientation of new staff. Performs as preceptor when requested.

1. Incorporates safety principles, policies and procedures into daily practice. Follows all infection control/Standard Precautions policies.

1. Ensures confidentiality of all patient, employee, legal, budget, and Catholic Medical Center matters.

1. Ascertains appropriate patient preparation for laboratory and diagnostic exams.

1. Performs Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) monitoring, as delegated, then downloads the information into the patient’s electronic medical record.

1. Stocks carts and ensures equipment is cleaned after use.

1. Participates in routine unit-based quality monitoring activities such as crash cart/defibrillator checks and blood glucose monitor QC.

1. Participates in restocking department inventory and supplies. Orders and maintains supplies in accordance with unit par levels. Checks expiration date of supplies and immediately removes outdated material and report’s findings to RN.

1. Exercises care in the operation and use of equipment and reference materials. Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance to ensure continued functioning of equipment. Reports problems with equipment and supplies to RN and follows Environment of Care Defective Equipment policy. Maintains work areas in a clean, safe and organized manner.

1. Participates in activities to promote improved patient care. Makes suggestions to improve the quality of patient care and services and the functioning of the department. Verbalizes the impact of process improvement projects in relation to role.

1. Demonstrates awareness of and practices cost-effective use of resources.

1. Performs designated direct care and environmental duties based upon unit needs.

1. Care reflects knowledge of, and support of, the mission statement of Catholic Medical Center and of the unit.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

+ Six months LNA experience required.

+ Basic computer keyboarding and data entry skills required.

+ Requires the ability to utilize and navigate electronic clinical documentation system in order to enter patient data.

Licensure/Certification:

+ Current registration in the State of New Hampshire as a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA).

+ BLS certified. If not BLS certified, must obtain BLS certification prior to completion of orientation, not to exceed 21 days from date of hire with Catholic Medical Center. Must maintain BLS throughout employment.

Catholic Medical Center (CMC) (https://catholicmc.com/) is an acute-care hospital owned by HCA Healthcare, and a regional health system based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with a commitment to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across the state.

Catholic Medical Center is one of the largest health systems in New Hampshire, with 330 licensed beds and over 2,000 staff members who care for more than 180,000 patients each year. HCA Healthcare operates four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, an ambulatory surgery center, an urgent care center, and 46 physician practices in the state. We employ 554 physicians, provide $15.8 million in uncompensated care, and contribute $43.8 million in taxes annually in New Hampshire. Our other facilities in the state include Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Parkland Medical Center, and Frisbie Memorial Hospital, as well as emergency rooms located in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow.

Home to the renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, CMC is recognized for being the first in the state to perform several advanced cardiovascular procedures.

Our birthing unit, The Mom’s Place, was the first in the country with a couplet care neonatal unit. The Women's Wellness & Fertility Center excels in obstetrical and gynecological care, promoting fertility through the FertilityCare™ System and NaProTECHNOLOGY. Our accredited Breast Care Center was the first in the state to utilize breast angiography and SAVI SCOUT® localization.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician Perinatal opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.