Patient Care Tech PRN- Geri Psych (28312)
About The Position
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Patient Care & Assistance Assist patients with hygiene, dressing, and toileting to ensure maximum comfort. Change bed linens and maintain cleanliness in patient rooms. Assist patients with mobility, including turning and repositioning as directed by nurses. Take and record vital signs, food and fluid intake, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and temperature in the EMR system. Collect specimens and perform Accu-Check glucose testing, reporting results promptly to nursing staff. Provide safe and effective transportation of patients within the facility. Environmental & Safety Responsibilities Maintain a clean and organized patient environment, ensuring access to essential items (call light, water, glasses, etc.). Monitor and assist in the dining area during mealtimes. Ensure proper patient identification and documentation before procedures or transfers. Follow all safety guidelines and infection control protocols, including PPE use and proper disposal of hazardous materials. Compliance & Team Collaboration Complete required training, education, and competency assessments by assigned deadlines. Attend staff meetings, maintain punctual attendance, and adhere to hospital policies. Report safety concerns, incidents, or patient care issues to appropriate personnel. Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, TJC, CMS, and other regulatory requirements. Provide excellent customer service and foster a culture of teamwork and respect. Qualifications & Requirements Education & Experience Required: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Preferred: Previous experience in patient care, emergency, or psychiatric settings. Certifications Required: BLS (CPR) Certification. Preferred: Additional training in emergency or psychiatric care. Skills & Competencies Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Attention to detail and ability to follow medical procedures. Compassion, empathy, and patience in working with geriatric psychiatric patients. Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations. Physical & Work Environment Requirements Physical Demands Ability to stand/walk for extended periods (61-100% of shift). Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 lbs). Occasional pushing, pulling, and maneuvering equipment or patients (over 100 lbs). Use of hands for precise and gross motor functions. Work Environment Primarily works indoors in a climate-controlled setting. Potential exposure to biological hazards, bloodborne pathogens, and disinfectants. Requires adherence to safety protocols and proper PPE use.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- BLS (CPR) Certification.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow medical procedures.
- Compassion, empathy, and patience in working with geriatric psychiatric patients.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations.
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods (61-100% of shift).
- Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 lbs).
- Occasional pushing, pulling, and maneuvering equipment or patients (over 100 lbs).
- Use of hands for precise and gross motor functions.
- Primarily works indoors in a climate-controlled setting.
- Potential exposure to biological hazards, bloodborne pathogens, and disinfectants.
- Requires adherence to safety protocols and proper PPE use.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in patient care, emergency, or psychiatric settings.
- Additional training in emergency or psychiatric care.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with hygiene, dressing, and toileting to ensure maximum comfort.
- Change bed linens and maintain cleanliness in patient rooms.
- Assist patients with mobility, including turning and repositioning as directed by nurses.
- Take and record vital signs, food and fluid intake, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and temperature in the EMR system.
- Collect specimens and perform Accu-Check glucose testing, reporting results promptly to nursing staff.
- Provide safe and effective transportation of patients within the facility.
- Maintain a clean and organized patient environment, ensuring access to essential items (call light, water, glasses, etc.).
- Monitor and assist in the dining area during mealtimes.
- Ensure proper patient identification and documentation before procedures or transfers.
- Follow all safety guidelines and infection control protocols, including PPE use and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Complete required training, education, and competency assessments by assigned deadlines.
- Attend staff meetings, maintain punctual attendance, and adhere to hospital policies.
- Report safety concerns, incidents, or patient care issues to appropriate personnel.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, TJC, CMS, and other regulatory requirements.
- Provide excellent customer service and foster a culture of teamwork and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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