Patient Care Tech II- Nights Camden
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. Responsibilities include measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying patient concerns and reporting them to colleagues, and moving, turning, or relocating patients to meet their comfort and medical needs. The position calls for patience, empathy, intuition, and strong communication and organizational skills when working with the Manager and Charge Nurse. The Patient Care Technician helps maintain clean, supplied patient rooms; assists patients with everyday and personal care needs; monitors vital signs, EKG signals, and patient condition; and supports nursing staff with basic treatments. Other duties include placing patients on cardiac monitors, emptying drains, ostomies, and Foley bags, checking blood sugar, providing emotional support, and assisting with other duties assigned by the department leader. The job requires working rotating shifts and overtime as required, along with the physical capabilities described in the posting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within two weeks of hire; thereafter, maintain current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (or recognized equivalent) or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking; work indoors; and meet the other stated physical, sensory, and functional requirements.
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
- Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant experience.
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.
- Provide appropriate emotional support.
- Place patients on cardiac monitors.
- Empty drains, ostomies, and Foley bags.
- Perform blood sugar checks.
- Perform other duties assigned by the department leader.
- Measure and document vital signs.
- Identify patient concerns and report them to colleagues.
- Move, turn, or relocate patients as needed for their comfort and medical requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
