Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg
About The Position
Under the direction of a nurse, the Patient Care Tech performs patient-care duties to support activities of daily living, operates and maintains equipment, takes and records vital signs and intake and output, and assists licensed staff and physicians as directed within approved standards. The role is responsible for meeting the basic needs of assigned patients, with care spanning infants through geriatric patients unless otherwise indicated. The PCT works collaboratively with the healthcare team, provides quality care according to established practice standards and guidelines, and must be willing and able to float to comparable nursing units as needed. The position also performs clerical and public-relations functions for the unit, coordinates patient services and tests with ancillary hospital departments, serves as unit receptionist for visitors, and correctly transcribes orders for assigned patients. The PCT is expected to remain customer-focused and support unit and hospital goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or previous work experience in a patient-care role that meets the education requirement.
- Completion of a CNA course.
- CNA certification within 6 months of employment, and/or completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited nursing curriculum with the intention to complete a nursing degree.
- American Heart Association BLS CPR certification, to be obtained within 7 days of hire.
- CPI certification required within orientation.
Responsibilities
- Accurately check patients’ blood sugar and document results as ordered, reporting all values to the attending nurse.
- Obtain vital signs appropriately for each patient’s age and condition.
- Immediately report abnormal findings to the attending or charge nurse.
- Perform patient interventions completely and proficiently within scope of practice and demonstrate age-specific competency for the population served.
- Provide appropriate treatment in emergency situations, such as codes and patient falls.
- Provide patient care to meet activities of daily living and the basic needs of assigned patients.
- Operate and maintain equipment; take and record vital signs and intake and output.
- Assist licensed staff and physicians as directed within approved standards.
- Perform clerical and public-relations functions for the unit, coordinate patient services and tests with ancillary departments, and receive and direct visitors as unit receptionist.
- Correctly transcribe orders for assigned patients.
- Float to comparable nursing units as requested or needed.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus based on eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
