Patient Care Tech - PCT - Lebanon, IN
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech (PCT) is a vital link to efficient, well-organized operations on patient care units. As a valued member of the healthcare team, this individual must effectively communicate with all personnel throughout the organization, as well as patients and visitors. This position must be able to demonstrate flexibility by adjusting to changes in the volume of patients per unit. The PCT will be required to assume additional clerical or patient care duties for assigned nursing areas on each shift. The role also involves demonstrating competency when performing as a nursing assistant, assisting professional nursing personnel with routine duties by performing basic patient care procedures. This includes taking vital signs, assisting patients with personal hygiene, feeding and ambulating patients, and performing other functions according to specific procedures. The PCT is often one of the first to meet the patient and their family, requiring strong skills in communication and public relations. This role performs physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding work, involving interaction with sick and dying patients, infectious disease, hazardous materials, fluids, and hazardous chemicals. The PCT will accept and follow direction from the immediate nurse in charge.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist professional nursing personnel with routine duties by performing basic patient care procedures.
- Take vital signs.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene.
- Feed and ambulate patients.
- Perform other functions according to specific procedures.
- Effectively communicate with all personnel, patients, and visitors.
- Adjust to changes in patient volume per unit.
- Assume additional clerical or patient care duties for assigned nursing areas.
- Demonstrate competency in the role of a nursing assistant.
- Accept and follow direction from the immediate nurse in charge.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
