Patient Care Technician I - Neuro/Full Time, Days

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Technician performs routine duties to assist nursing staff in delivering patient care. The role spends most of its time interacting with, assisting, and supporting patients. It helps maintain a safe environment and develops therapeutic relationships with patients that support the healing process. The technician also supports department operations by documenting collected data, performing clerical duties, answering and directing phone calls, serving as the department receptionist, maintaining supplies and inventory, and working effectively with the department or unit team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with ambulating and mobilization.
Take and record patient vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, and oxygen saturation; weigh patients.
Assist with personal hygiene and morning care, including oral care and bathing.
Assist with bedpans, toileting, and catheter care; empty drains.
Turn bedridden patients or patients who need assistance turning, and change linens.
Assist with meal preparation and feed patients; record intake and output.
Perform light cleaning and organize patient rooms.
Answer call lights and relay pertinent information to the nurse.
Perform department duties within the scope of service, including sitting with patients and Baker Act patients.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of collected data.
Perform clerical duties to assist the healthcare team in providing patient care.
Receive and direct phone calls and serve as the department receptionist.
Maintain department supplies and inventory.
Promote effective working relationships and contribute to department or unit goals and objectives.