Patient Care Tech II - Camden PRN 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 that support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and help achieve desired outcomes. Responsibilities include measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying patient concerns and reporting them to colleagues, and moving, turning, or relocating patients for comfort and medical needs. The role calls for patience, empathy, intuition, and effective communication and organizational skills when interacting with the Manager and Charge Nurse. The PCT supports patients with daily needs and basic care, monitors patient condition and EKG signals, assists nursing staff with basic treatments, and helps maintain clean, well-supplied patient rooms. This PRN position is listed for nights in Camden, with scheduled weekly hours of 12.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. Acceptable credentials include 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 perform the physical, sensory, and work-environment functions listed in the job description, including standing, sitting, walking, patient handling, and lifting requirements.
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 and provide appropriate emotional support.
- Place patients on cardiac monitors.
- Empty drains, ostomies, and Foley bags.
- Perform blood sugar checks.
- Measure and document vital signs; identify patient concerns and report them to colleagues.
- Move, turn, or relocate patients as required for comfort and medical needs.
- Perform other duties assigned by the department leader.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
