Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Cardiac

Conifer Health Solutions•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides specific nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The PCT is expected to provide an excellent patient experience consistent with Relationship-Based Care by anticipating patient needs, responding to requests promptly and appropriately, and performing patient rounding according to unit-specific guidelines. Care should be intentional and patient-focused, and the patient environment should be orderly and comfortable. The PCT approaches patients and families with compassion, offers emotional support, demonstrates courtesy, respect, and professionalism, and respects cultural and spiritual differences through culturally competent care. The position works in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
Completion of PCT training, CNA training, or an equivalent training program.
One year of experience.
CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the hospital environment.
Previous hospital and/or health care-related experience.
Current CNA licensure.

Responsibilities

Provide specific nursing care under the direction of an RN or LPN and ensure activities of daily living are provided, including hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
Prepare hospital rooms for new admissions, anticipate patient needs, respond to requests in a timely and appropriate manner, and perform patient rounding according to unit-specific guidelines.
Measure and record vital signs.
Monitor and record intake and output measurements.
Measure oxygenation using pulse oximetry.
Obtain patient weight using a standing, sling, bed, or chair scale.
Report patient complaints of pain.
Report observations of changes in patient condition, including vital signs and level of consciousness, to an RN or LPN in a timely manner.
Perform or assist with bathing, oral and denture care, and shampooing.
Observe for changes in skin integrity and ensure patients receive adequate position changes to prevent skin breakdown.
Measure for, apply, and remove anti-embolism stockings.
Apply and remove sequential-compression devices.
Apply and remove Buck’s traction after its initial application by an RN or PT.
Provide care as directed by the RN/LPN according to the SKIN bundle.
Maintain an orderly and comfortable environment and offer compassionate emotional support to patients and families.