Patient Care Tech/PCT/Acute Rehab
About The Position
Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN. Duties include maintaining patient comfort and hygiene, assisting with procedures and emergencies, collecting and transporting specimens, recording intake and output, and documenting and reporting observations. The role communicates with patients, families, and the care team and helps support a healing environment while maintaining hospital and unit-specific competencies. The Patient Care Tech assists with mobility, range of motion, ambulation, transfers, diet, elimination, and hygiene; contributes to patient admission, transfer, and discharge; transports patients and specimens; and assists with postmortem care. The position uses clinical equipment and appropriate technology, follows infection control and safety standards, and participates in performance improvement, unit orientation, and potentially patient-care research. Other related responsibilities may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- BLS certification.
- Meet at least one of the following: one year of direct patient care experience; successful completion of a nursing assistant training course; a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license through the State of Georgia; or current enrollment in a nursing program with completion of two clinical rotations.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of an RN and/or LPN.
- Clean patient rooms and operate clinical equipment.
- Assist with emergencies and patient procedures as directed by an RN/LPN.
- Collect and transport patient specimens and complete applicable forms.
- Communicate with patients, families, and members of the patient care team.
- Maintain hospital and unit-specific competencies.
- Promote a supportive and healing environment for patients and staff.
- Provide prescribed measures related to hygiene, comfort, and rest.
- Follow Standard Precautions, infection control procedures, and safety standards.
- Assist with use of clinical devices and equipment, including oxygen, suction equipment, an incentive spirometer, and bedside glucose monitoring equipment.
- Record patient intake and output.
- Assist the RN/LPN with range of motion, ambulation, transfers, diet, elimination, and hygiene according to individual patient needs.
- Observe and report significant or unusual information about patients and the environment to the RN/LPN, and document it appropriately and promptly.
- Transport patients and specimens throughout the hospital as needed.
- Contribute to patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
- Assist with postmortem care.
- Use appropriate technology to complete related processes.
- Participate in unit-based and system-wide performance improvement programs as required by department leadership.
- Model compliance with standards of care and Department of Nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
- May participate in research projects affecting patient care areas.
- Participate in orienting nursing support assistants to the unit.
- Perform other related responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
