Patient Care Tech II - Inpatient, Memorial Campus West 1, 32 Hours, Nights
About The Position
Under the direction of an appropriate licensed clinician and according to unit-specific standards, the Patient Care Tech II provides patient care to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort and assists the healthcare team. The role requires meeting the full competencies outlined by Nursing Professional Practice. As an integral member of the patient care team, the technician serves patients, nurses, physicians, and other colleagues who support care delivery and services. The position is scheduled for 32 hours, with overnight hours from 2300 to 0700. The schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday. The listed hiring range is $19.74–$26.96 based on a 40-hour full-time schedule; compensation for reduced schedules is prorated and may vary based on scheduled hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process. The position works indoors in a patient care environment and involves standing and walking most of the time, frequent bending, and the possibility of pushing heavy equipment. The role requires hand dexterity, hearing, and vision to take direction, adjust equipment, and observe and describe patient conditions, as well as the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High school education or GED.
- Current Basic Life Support certification.
- Demonstrated competency attainment at the Patient Care Technician I level, at least 800 hours and six months of work as a PCT I, or six months of prior inpatient or outpatient direct patient-care experience.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English clearly and concisely.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Computer skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to gather information, build collaborative working relationships within and across departments, and provide exceptional patient service.
- Proven problem-solving ability in routine situations.
- Ability to remain calm under stress or in emergency situations.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; hand dexterity, hearing, and vision to take direction, adjust equipment, and observe and describe patient observations.
Responsibilities
- Communicate clearly and promptly to the RN about patient observations and changes, including changes in skin condition, vital signs, or mental status.
- Provide constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
- Help maintain a safe environment, use de-escalation interventions, and participate in restraints when needed, according to training and direction.
- Assist patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, ambulation, meals, and nourishment.
- Move, lift, position, and transport patients using proper safety techniques and body mechanics.
- Perform patient safety checks, use directed fall-prevention devices or strategies, and follow restraint-policy standards when caring for restrained patients.
- Take and record vital signs, and measure and record patients’ height and weight.
- Perform EKGs, point-of-care tests, and bladder scans according to hospital standards; collect, label, and prepare specimens for transport to the laboratory.
- Perform phlebotomy in certain locations.
- Perform selected unit-specific procedures, such as changing telemetry-unit batteries, checking equipment status, cleaning equipment between patients, and storing supplies properly.
- Assist an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patients, obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, using sterile technique when indicated, positioning patients, offering emotional support, and cleaning up afterward.
- Observe, measure, and record oral food and fluid intake; set up full-strength tube-feeding solutions and refill feeding bags as directed; empty and record approved outputs from sources such as Foley catheters, ostomy appliances, and drainage systems; and perform directed ostomy care for established ostomates.
- Respond sensitively to patients’ needs, act as an information resource, and build positive rapport and relationships.
- Communicate respectfully and in a culturally and age-appropriate manner with patients, staff, families, visitors, and others.
- Replenish patient and unit supplies and equipment.
- Request assistance from designated resources when additional direction is needed.
- Keep current with hospital and unit changes by reviewing communication boards, books, notices, and emails.
- Precept new Patient Care Technicians.
- Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; attend required meetings and seminars; apply quality improvement in daily operations; and comply with health and safety requirements.
- Support an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, acceptance, and respect for diverse views and approaches.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and perform other similar duties as required or directed.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility is confirmed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
