Patient Care Technician I - Neuro/Full Time, Days

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

19h

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 position involves spending most of the time interacting with, assisting, and supporting patients. The technician helps maintain a safe environment and develops therapeutic relationships with patients that support the healing process. The role also includes documentation and clerical duties, reception and phone coverage, and maintaining departmental supplies and inventory. The technician works as part of the department or unit to support its goals and objectives.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Assist patients with ambulation 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 patients with bedpans and toileting, and provide catheter care.
Empty drains.
Turn bedridden patients or patients who need assistance turning.
Change linens.
Assist with meal preparation and feed patients.
Monitor and record intake and output.
Perform light cleaning and organize patients’ rooms.
Answer call lights and relay pertinent information to nurses.
Sit with patients, including Baker Acted patients, as required by the department’s scope of service.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of collected data.
Perform clerical duties needed to support the healthcare team in providing patient care.
Receive and direct phone calls and serve as the department receptionist.
Maintain departmental supplies and inventory.
Promote effective working relationships and contribute to the department or unit’s goals and objectives.