Care Partner - Tullahoma Pcu (nights)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Cool Springs

Tullahoma, Tennessee, US
Direct patient care
Patient transfers and repositioning
Transporting patients, supplies, or specimens
The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting in direct patient care specific to the unit assigned; assisting with patient transfers and repositioning, transporting of patients, supplies, or specimens; and any other duties as deemed necessary to ensure optimal patient care and physician service, under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse

Job Summary

  • The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting in direct patient care specific to the unit assigned; assisting with patient transfers and repositioning, transporting of patients, supplies, or specimens; and any other duties as deemed necessary to ensure optimal patient care and physician service, under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse.
  • We care for adult patients who are being treated for a variety of medical diagnoses, including telemetry, peritoneal dialysis, heart caths, cardioversions, and pacemakers.
  • Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.

Matching Summary

The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting in direct patient care specific to the unit assigned; assisting with patient transfers and repositioning, transporting of patients, supplies, or specimens; and any other duties as deemed necessary to ensure optimal patient care and physician service, under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • direct patient care
  • patient transfers and repositioning
  • transporting patients, supplies, or specimens
  • prevention / transmission of infectious disease

Nice-to-have

  • empathy and unconditional positive regard
  • flexibility in schedule
  • continuously improves own skills
  • seeks to understand colleagues' priorities

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Less than 1 year relevant work experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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