Providence Health & Services
Patient Care Tech - Oncology Unit - Earn to Learn Program
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Job Description
- Req#: 367474
- 1:1 patient observation for suicide prevention, elopement, or prevention of medical device dislodgement
- Hygiene care: bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, urinary and fecal incontinence care
- Bladder scanning
- Walking patients
- Vital Signs (temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation measurements)
- Assistant with feeding
- Participate in Basic Life Saving (BLS) interventions
- All of the above and:
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Removal of urinary catheter
- Removal of peripheral IV catheter
- Measure orthostatic blood pressures
- Obtain specimens for testing (sputum, stool, urine)
- Indwelling urinary catheter care
- Apply compression stockings
- upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
- Coursework/Training: Medical Terminology Course. Or Successful completion of hospital Medical terminology test within 90 days of hire.
- 6 months Health care experience.
Patient Care Technician - Oncology Unit - Earn To Learn Program, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon
This program is ideal for candidates who are looking to begin a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Providence will hire you as a Patient Care Tech. While in this role, we will pay for your coursework, and fees to become a CNA. We also pay you an hourly wage in your role as a Patient Care Tech, while attending the courses! You will earn to learn !
This is a full time position, requiring year-round availability. This posting represents 2 full time, day shift positions. Every other weekend availability is required. If selected for this position, you will be required to attend a full time CNA training program for 3-4 weeks. When downtime occurs, you will be scheduled to work as a Patient Care Technician to fulfill full-time work hours. We are NOT offering scheduling flexibility. Scheduling will be discussed at time of interview. You must have reliable transportation and reliable phone service (cell or land line).
After obtaining a CNA license, in exchange for Providence paying program tuition and fees, you will be required to transition into a full-time CNA position within Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and remain in that position for a minimum of one year. The right candidate understands and agrees to the forementioned information. If you are interested and able to fulfill these requirements, please apply!
PSVMC Earn to Learn Program:
We provide 4 -6 weeks of orientation with an established PSVMC CNA or PCT with focus on the skills listed below:
PCT duties (after on-the-job training):
CNA Education:
You will be paired up with our CNA school liaison who will guide you through registering for CNA school, and signing up for your testing and licensing.
CNA duties (after licensing):
Under direct supervision this position is accountable to the bedside RN and charge nurse to facilitate a safe and secure environment for the patient, family and providers in the department in completion of the duties assigned to them for the shift and maintaining clear communication between the needs of the patient through the RN and Charge Nurse. These activities focus on maintaining a safe, hazard free, clean environment which facilitates patient focused care.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About the company
Providence Health & Services is a not-for-profit, Catholic health care system operating multiple hospitals across seven states, with headquarters in Renton, Washington. The Providence affiliate family includes: Covenant Health, Facey Medical Group, Kadlec, Pacific Medical Centers and Swedish Health Services.
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