Patient Care Tech-Non-Cer 3South
About The Position
This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities, including meeting patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. The Patient Care Tech provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. Prior patient care experience is preferred. The work involves heavy physical demands, close interaction with others, potentially irregular or extended hours, and exposure to biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased persons, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
Nice To Haves
- Prior patient care experience.
Responsibilities
- Observe and immediately report patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse.
- Assist the Registered Nurse with admissions, transfers, discharges, and general patient care duties.
- Record vital signs, including temperature and blood pressure, and record oral intake and output; assist with personal hygiene and patient comfort measures.
- Assist with specimen collection and other activities for assigned patients.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent or control infections and promote the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
- Report necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly and according to departmental procedure.
- Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
- Communicate nutrition issues to the RN, such as poor appetite or a patient’s expressed lack of understanding of diet changes.
- Assist the department with administrative tasks that support operations.
- Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual education required for specialty accreditation, which may include computer-based learning, training, in-services, and competency validation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
