Patient Care Support Tech- Surgery (Full-Time, Temporary, Days) at Enloe Health

ENL Surgery Main ORCompensation range:$20.45 - $26.17Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experienceShift: Days Shift length: 12 HoursDays off: Variable Hours per pay period: 72Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their familiescare that is steeped in compassion human connection and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic person-centered care and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose we welcome you to join our team.POSITION SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Department leader the Patient Care Support Technician (PCST) will provide patient handling (lift/turn/transfer) assistance in designated departments at Enloe Medical Center. The PCST will provide patient transport at the Esplanade site to/from/between units testing areas ED and/or Surgery as assigned. The PCST will be proficient in the use of Enloe Medical Center patient handling equipment and will work alone with other hospital personnel to perform scheduled and non-scheduled patient lifts turns transports and transfers. The PCST will assist in patient handling/transport equipment management including cleaning and ensuring the equipment is available and in proper working order for use. The PCST will provide instruction on use of the patient handling equipment to general nursing staff as appropriate. The duties of the PCST will be carried out in a customer service-oriented fashion; recognizing their important contribution to patient satisfaction.LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:Minimum:Current CPR certificationCode Gray responder Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) Training within 1 year of hire or transfer (dept tracks)SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:Must demonstrate technical competence excellent communication skills and sensitivity for the hospitalized patient/family. Must have knowledge and skills of basic body mechanics and safe patient lift/transfer techniques including the ability to learn the use of Enloes patient handling equipment. Will work with other staff and must respond to frequent calls in a timely manner. Must be able to train staff in the use of patient handling equipment. Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Strength assessment and functional capacity evaluation is required prior to employment offer. Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.Benefits InformationEnloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees including but not limited to:$0 premium medical plan to include vision insurancePrescription and dental group insuranceRetirement with employer matchGenerous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as its earnedExtended Sick LeaveFlexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent careEmployee Assistance ProgramEducational AssistancePlease visit the employee benefits page at get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email to receive a full summary of benefits. Key Skills Abinitio,Administration And Accounting,Android,Bid Management,Inventory Management,Embedded C Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 20 - 26