Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician is a vital member of the patient care team. ย The Patient Care Technician, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, collects patient information and provides direct patient care. ย The Patient Care Technician is responsible for complete and accurate data collection and recording, completion of routine and delegated direct care activities, and communicating and collaborating with the Registered Nurse to prioritize workload so that patient care outcomes are achieved.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
โขย ย ย Assist with patientโs assessment and care planning
oย ย ย Check and record vital signs; measure intake and output; collect specimens.
โขย ย ย Assist patients in meeting nutrition needs
oย ย ย Pass food trays; check food trays; assist in feeding patients
โขย ย ย Assist patients with mobility
oย ย ย Turn and position patients
oย ย ย Transfer patients to wheelchair/bed
โขย ย ย Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily living activities
โขย ย ย Answer call signal promptly
โขย ย ย Change patient bedding
โขย ย ย Carry out isolation precautions as required.ย
โขย ย ย Assists with stock/checking supplies for the unit
โขย ย ย Attends meetings and in-services as required
โขย ย ย Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality
โขย ย ย Demonstrates a friendly and positive attitude
โขย ย ย Assists with the orientation of new Patient Care Technicians
โขย ย ย Demonstrates clear ownership of workplace and patient safety.ย
โขย ย ย Reports mistakes, near misses, adverse events and quality and safety concerns.ย
โขย ย ย Participates in the development and implementation of safety and quality improvement activities.
โขย ย ย Other duties as may be assigned.
Job Qualification Requirements:ย
Education: High School diploma or GED required.ย
Licensure/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant preferred, but not required. CPR Certification must be obtained within one month of hire.ย
Experience: 2 years of experience as a Patient Care Technician in a hospital setting is preferred. ย Work experience providing direct acute patient care is required. ย Knowledge of medical terms and abbreviations required.ย
Physical Requirements: ย This position will require you to lift up to 50 lbs or less frequently, may lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally. Walk and stand most of the day, bend and stoop frequently, push and pull equipment and carts on a regular basis. Manual dexterity required. ย Visual perception and listening skills essential.ย
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