Patient Care Technician I - Orthopedics/Part Time, Days

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, the patient care technician performs a variety of routine duties to assist the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care. This position spends the majority of his or her time interacting with, assisting, and supporting our patients. Along with ensuring a safe environment, this position develops with each individual a therapeutic relationship which is critical in the healing process.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

Certified Patient Care Technician (APCT_ASPT) Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Assisting with ambulating and mobilization of patients
Taking and recording the patient’s vital signs (i.e., BP, Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, & O2 sat)
Weighing patients
Assisting with personal hygiene / AM Care (i.e., Oral Care, Bathing the patient, etc.)
Assisting with bedpans and toileting
Catheter care
Empty drains
Turning bedridden patients or patients that need assistance with turning
Linen changes
Assisting with meal preparation
Feeding patients
I&O
Light cleaning and organizing of patients room
Answering call lights
Relaying pertinent information to the nurse
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients in collaboration with licensed personnel
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the department/division, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed
Sitting with patients and sitting with Baker Acted Patients
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of data collected
Assumes clerical duties necessary to assist the healthcare team to provide patient care
Maintains supplies/inventory for department
Receives and directs phone calls and serves as the receptionist for the department