Patient Care Tech / Observation 6MENE
About The Position
A Patient Care Technician, or PCT, is like a super helper in the hospital! They work with nurses and doctors to care for patients differently. They can: Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing. Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat. Collect samples like blood or urine. Clean and change bandages. Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse. The PCT works under the supervision of the nurse, which means the nurse makes sure they are doing things safely and correctly. Sometimes, the PCT might also be called a Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk (PCT/HUC). As HUC, they help with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients get the best care possible! So, even though PCTs don't wear capes, they are essential members of the healthcare team who help patients feel better and get healthy again!
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- BLS CPR certificate
- Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
- Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) & direct patient care activities ie. Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting
- Currently enrolled in nursing school and completion of at least one clinical rotation.
- Handle doing many things simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice.
- Know how to use a computer.
- Good at organizing things.
- Talk and listen well to others.
Nice To Haves
- Worked in a hospital before
Responsibilities
- Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing.
- Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat.
- Collect samples like blood or urine.
- Clean and change bandages.
- Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse.
- Help with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
