Patient Care Tech II - Medtele- Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCT performs multi-skilled activities supporting a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and desired patient outcomes. Duties 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 role calls for patience, empathy, intuition, good communication, and organizational skills when interacting with the Manager, Charge Nurse, and other Care Team Members. The position is an hourly employee role with 36 scheduled hours per week. The PCT supports patients with everyday needs, monitors vital signs or EKG signals and patient condition, assists nursing staff with basic treatments, maintains patient rooms and supplies, and provides emotional support. The role requires Basic Life Support certification upon hire and maintenance of a current qualifying BLS certification. The position involves frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, patient transfers, and lifting or exerting force, as well as rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be maintained. Qualifying credentials are an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
- Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted and exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
- Good communication and organizational skills; patience, empathy, and intuition.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
- Assist patients with everyday needs, including personal hygiene, using the restroom, and grooming.
- Monitor vital signs, such as temperature and pulse, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
