Patient Care Tech - Freestanding ER - PRN Nights
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, or licensed nursing staff, the Patient Care Technician provides routine, high-quality patient care in accordance with Bradley Medical Center's established policies and procedures. Care is delivered based on the developmental and age-specific needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role assists patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, and eating, and collects non-invasive specimens and vital signs, excluding IV administration. The Patient Care Technician supports physicians and nursing staff during procedures when needed and is expected to demonstrate flexibility, cooperation, and professionalism in interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel. The position also provides clerical support within the nursing unit, maintains and updates patient records, and helps ensure effective communication and coordination within the unit and across departments. The Patient Care Technician participates in performance improvement initiatives and helps promote a collaborative work environment.
Requirements
- High school graduate or G.E.D.
- BLS certification required immediately upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a nursing assistant.
- One year of patient care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification or enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, and eating.
- Collect non-invasive specimens and vital signs; IV administration is excluded.
- Support physicians and nursing staff during procedures when needed.
- Maintain and update patient records and provide clerical support within the nursing unit.
- Help ensure effective communication and coordination within the unit and across departments.
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and promote a collaborative work environment.
- Interact professionally and cooperatively with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel.
- Provide care according to the developmental and age-specific needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
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Education Level
High school or GED
