Oncology: PT 7p-7a

Firelands Health Careers•Sandusky, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech assists with delivering patient care in a medical-surgical and oncology setting. The role includes obtaining vital signs, height, weight, and visual acuity; assisting with feeding, toileting, hygiene, skin integrity, blood glucose checks, EKGs, ambulation, and patient transfers; and performing routine procedures such as surgical skin preparation and enemas. The technician also schedules diagnostic procedures, tests, and appointments, coordinating orders and communicating with physicians, nurses, caregivers, ancillary departments, and other facilities. The role responds promptly to call lights, alerts appropriate personnel to patient needs, recognizes significant changes in patient condition and takes appropriate action, and may perform other patient care activities as trained and directed by the RN. Additional duties include collecting and reporting data, maintaining confidentiality, entering charges, reporting and helping resolve concerns, assisting with sterile-field setup for suturing and procedures, and contributing to patient satisfaction and quality goals. The position requires adaptability, teamwork, professional communication, and a positive impression of the Medical Center. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every third weekend alternating.

Requirements

Current BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care, including vital signs, feeding, toileting, hygiene, skin integrity, finger-stick blood sugar readings, EKGs, ambulation, and transfers.
Perform routine procedures, including surgical skin preparation and enemas.
Schedule diagnostic procedures, tests, and appointments, and coordinate orders with physicians, charge nurses, direct caregivers, ancillary departments, and other facilities.
Answer call lights promptly and immediately notify appropriate personnel of patient needs.
Recognize significant changes in a patient's condition and take appropriate action.
Collect data, report information, and perform interventions to support quality improvement.
Obtain patient information and data while maintaining confidentiality.
Order and enter charges for procedures, supplies, and equipment as applicable.
Report problems or concerns to the appropriate person or department and assist with resolution when possible.
Perform vital signs, height, weight, and visual acuity in triage.
Assist with sterile-field setup for suturing and procedures.
Perform other patient care activities as trained and directed by the RN.
Support patient satisfaction and established unit goals through service excellence, teamwork, adaptability, and professional communication.