Patient Care Tech II - Discharge Lounge
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and helps achieve desired patient outcomes. Duties include measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying and reporting patient concerns, and moving, turning, or relocating patients as needed for comfort and medical requirements. The position calls for patience, empathy, intuition, communication, and organizational skills when working with patients, the Manager, and the Charge Nurse. This role is in the Discharge Lounge and is scheduled for 24 hours per week, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Responsibilities also include assisting with patients’ everyday needs, monitoring patient condition, supporting basic treatments, maintaining clean and supplied rooms, and performing specified patient-care tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Basic Life Support required upon hire and must be maintained. Acceptable credentials include American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including standing, sitting, walking, patient handling, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
- Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of patient-care work experience in a health care facility.
- Certified Nursing Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
- Assist patients with everyday needs, including personal hygiene, using the restroom, and grooming.
- Monitor vital signs, EKG signals, and patient condition.
- Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments.
- Ensure rooms have adequate patient-care supplies and clean linen.
- Assist patients with particular issues or needs and provide appropriate emotional support.
- Place patients on cardiac monitors.
- Empty drains, ostomies, and Foley bags.
- Perform blood sugar checks.
- Identify patient concerns and report them to colleagues and care-team members.
- Move, turn, or relocate patients as required for their comfort and medical needs.
- Perform other duties assigned by the department leader.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
