Patient Care Tech Float
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers essential direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team, applying basic patient care principles and medical terminology. The position assists patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding; monitors vital signs; documents observations; and helps maintain a therapeutic, organized patient environment. The PCT works with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures and transport, and is expected to demonstrate care for patient well-being, diligence, observational skills, and a proactive approach to learning and professional development. The role assists nurses and physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures; retrieves necessary equipment and supplies; prepares patients and equipment; performs follow-up actions as directed; and records clinically relevant findings according to hospital protocols. It also prepares patients for transport, assists them to carts or wheelchairs, keeps the patient chart available, transports patients when STAT or otherwise necessary, and completes required forms. The PCT assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers, positions patients, and orients them to their room and routine, including Care Advisor and Virtually Integrated Care (VIC). This position floats across three levels of care in one or two facilities and receives a 20% differential of the base hourly rate.
Requirements
- Completion of a nursing assistant program, EMT program, or the first block of a nursing program; alternatively, at least two years of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care hospital setting.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA:AZ) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT:AZ) certification.
- Basic Life Support CPR certification (AHA BLS).
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding.
- Monitor vital signs, document observations, and maintain a therapeutic and organized patient environment.
- Work with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures and transport.
- Assist nurses and physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures as requested.
- Retrieve necessary equipment and supplies; assist with patient and equipment preparation; and perform follow-up actions as directed.
- Document clinically relevant findings in the patient record according to hospital protocols.
- Prepare patients for transportation, assist them to carts or wheelchairs, keep their charts available, transport them when STAT or necessary, and complete hospital forms per protocol.
- Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transfer, including appropriate positioning.
- Orient patients to their room and routine, including Care Advisor and Virtually Integrated Care (VIC).
- Float to three levels of care across one or two facilities.
Benefits
- 20% differential of the base hourly rate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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