Certified Patient Care Tech - Progressive Care Unit
About The Position
The Certified Patient Care Technician, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists patients with activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care. The role involves direct communication with and support for the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others. The technician is expected to maintain high standards of professional ethics and contribute to quality patient care. The position supports patient needs including bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and transport, and performs technical duties as directed by the RN. Duties include phlebotomy, taking vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care, with appropriate documentation. The technician communicates changes in patient status to the RN, reinforces patient and family education about care needs and safety, and participates in patient satisfaction, performance improvement, and new-hire orientation activities. Annual hospital and unit-specific competencies must be completed by the required due date.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of Patient Care Technician training.
- Active Patient Care Technician certification.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification.
- Successful completion of one of the following certifications: CPT, CPCT-A, or ACMA.
- Ability to identify and communicate changes in patient status.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and transport, while following standard precautions.
- Perform technical duties as directed by the RN, including phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care, and document appropriately.
- Identify and communicate changes in patient status to the RN and respond appropriately while maintaining safe patient practices.
- Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety.
- Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.
- Assist in orienting new hires.
- Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.
- Adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to support a safe environment and high-quality patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
