Patient Care Tech II - Camden PRN Nights

Medical University of South Carolina•Camden, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician reports to the Nurse Manager and, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs multi-skilled activities supporting decentralized, patient-centered care and desired patient outcomes. The role includes measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying patient concerns and communicating them to colleagues, and moving, turning, or relocating patients for comfort and medical needs. The position requires patience, empathy, intuition, communication skills, and organizational skills when interacting with the Manager and Charge Nurse and communicating issues to care team members. The technician helps maintain clean and supplied patient rooms, supports patients with daily personal needs, monitors vital signs, EKG signals, and patient condition, and assists nursing staff with basic treatments. Other duties include providing emotional support, placing patients on cardiac monitors, emptying drains and collection bags, performing blood sugar checks, and carrying out other duties assigned by the department leader. The role requires the ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required, as well as the physical capabilities described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be kept current through an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (or AHA-recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider certification.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to meet the physical, sensory, and functional requirements described in the posting, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, and exerting force.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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 required for their comfort and medical needs.