PATIENT CARE TECH (BHDDH)

State of careers Rhode Island • Burrillville, RI

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Within the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH), to perform a variety of work involving direct care and treatment to patients and exercising custody and supervision of patients consistent with nursing care and special treatment plans; to manage equipment and perform or assist in all procedures on the unit; and to do related work as required. This position involves working under the supervision of a superior, with routine work assignments outlined and specific instructions given for new or unusual assignments. The work is subject to review for conformance with standards of care, policies, procedures, and instructions. Supervision exercised is usually none.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/high school equivalency
• 1 year of supervised work experience in a patient care technician field within the last 3 years.
• Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
• Obtain a phlebotomy certification and EKG certification.
• Ability to assist the nursing staff to administer basic treatments for example, changing bandages.
• Provide patient and family emotional support during hospital stay.
• Attend the Treatment Team meeting and understand and be knowledgeable of the patient plan of care.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong customer service skills and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Adhere to professional standards, documentation requirements, and privacy regulations.
• Proof of immunity against: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), Hepatitis B titers, Tuberculin Skin Test (TST).

Nice To Haves

• Registered as an NHA Certified Patient Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide simple treatments, such as bandaging and administering enemas; assisting nurses in providing other minor treatments.
• Provide personal care to patients, including baths, mouth care, perennial care, toiletry, hair care, and shaving.
• Lift and transfer patients to and from beds, chairs, stretchers, tubs; utilize correct body mechanics, and personal safety techniques.
• Make ward rounds and observe each patients’ condition; report unusual occurrences and irregularities to a superior.
• Measure and record patients’ temperature (oral, rectal, axillary), pulse, BP, respirations, height, weight (wheelchair, standard scale) and intake and output.
• Provide catheter care.
• Acquire, distribute and administer patient care supplies.
• Collect and label specimens including blood draws.
• Perform EKG testing and monitor vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures.
• Transport/escort patients; assist with a variety of exercise, and recreational patient activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the patients’ immediate environment; make and change beds, care for patients’ clothing and personal effects.
• Recognize and implement a full range of infection control and disease prevention measures, including TB, bloodborne pathogens, standard and isolation precautions.
• Antiseptically clean toilets, bedpans, and other equipment used in the care and treatment of patients.
• Use comfort, safety, and restraint devices as required by policy.
• Provide patients with basic range of motion exercises.
• Assist team members with clinical activities.
• Perform safety checks.
• Assist in providing food service for patients; feed patients who require such assistance.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with professional staff and contribute to treatment planning and quality assurance activities.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families, particularly coping with grief and death.
• Perform related work as required.
• Oversee and facilitate all aspects of on-site patient clinics.
• Ensure clinics are efficiently scheduled and executed.
• Support providers with accurate and timely documentation.
• Coordinate both internal and external patient care needs.
• Maintain clinic workflow, support patient care services, and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and schedule all on-site patient clinics, including but not limited to Cardiology, Podiatry, Urology, Dental, and Optometry.
• Ensure all provider documentation is completed accurately, clearly, and in a timely manner within patient charts.
• Monitor and facilitate prompt response and scheduling of provider consults.
• Perform clinical support duties as a PCT, including obtaining vital signs, labs, and EKGs required for patient appointments.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper storage of clinic equipment and supplies.
• Schedule external patient appointments and coordinate transportation logistics.
• Prepare and provide monthly data and cost reports.
• Assist with and participate in wound care rounds.
• Provide coverage on nursing units as needed based on staffing levels or acuity.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Direct deposit for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED