Job Description

ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital is a 25-bed, acute-care Critical Access Hospital serving the residents of Fostoria and surrounding communities. Patients at Fostoria Community Hospital have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic, emergency and surgical facilities, as well as general medical care and inpatient intensive care. We are committed to providing our patients with convenient access to compassionate care and the latest technological advancements in medical care and treatment. Established in 1930, ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital has proudly cared for generations of patients and families.

A Patient Care Tech (PCT), under the direction of licensed personnel, performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for a patient or a group of patients and performs clerical/receptionist services as required responsible for working a combination of nights, weekends, and holidays. The PCT will assist nursing/medical personnel in all areas while complying with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice in conjunction with all members of the healthcare team. Understands level of independent practice and performs specific duties with appropriate supervision. Demonstrates professionalism and understands/abides by ProMedica’s mission, vision and values in all interactions with patients, visitors, and co-workers.

ACCOUNTABILITIES All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise

1. Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (i.e.: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric), coordinated by licensed personnel.
2. Collects patient data as directed. Recognizes and reports any changes or deviations from routine to licensed nursing personnel, including abnormal vital signs, symptoms, condition changes, patient events, and patient responses to treatment.
3. Delivers appropriate direct patient care, pursuant to the patient’s needs, as assigned.
4. Assists with one-on-one patient observation as needed.
5. Functions as an active member of the healthcare team conducting self in accordance with hospital safety policy, with strict adherence to confidentiality of all information about patients. Consistently follows customer service standards while maintaining a cooperative team relationship with others.
6. Assists in providing clerical support including but not limited to: answering phones, copying, stocking of supplies and chart forms, maintaining adequate unit and patient room supplies.
7. Demonstrates basic competency for electronic medical record documentation according to job responsibilities.
8. Performs any other job-related duties as indicated. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Skills: • Must have basic math skills, ability to read and write, and communicate or respond to inquiries. • Requires effective interpersonal skills while maintaining a professional manner. • Ability to carry out verbal instruction. • Must be able to input and retrieve information from a computer. Years of Experience: N/A License: N/A Certification: Must have CPR certification prior to performing direct care; training provided.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Years of Experience: Previous experience in a medical setting. Certification: CNA, STNA, MA, EKG, CPT, ARRT

WORKING CONDITIONS Personal Protective Equipment: As required by department. Physical Demands: • Must be able to move about hospital and between workstations, and prolonged periods of standing. • Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry light to medium weight materials. • Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, temperature changes, and possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids. The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Requisition ID: 96169

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