Patient Care Technician I - 2N - Surg - SVH - Casual
About The Position
This job provides direct patient care and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent performs basic nursing procedures related to the care and comfort of patients in stable condition and applies knowledge of patient population needs in the assigned work area. The role also assists the Registered Nurse in caring for acutely ill patients. The incumbent is expected to practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy of patients and families, maintain objectivity during patient care, follow hospital policies and procedures, and respond appropriately during emergencies. The role includes maintaining the patient and family environment, performing general unit upkeep, communicating accurately in writing and verbally, and documenting patient care in the electronic medical record. The incumbent works under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse for stable patients and under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse when caring for acutely ill or complex patients. Work assignments are provided in writing and verbally by the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader. The incumbent is expected to manage time efficiently and complete assigned work within the scheduled time. Unit coordination duties include activities related to patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform basic mathematics.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be able to attend two weeks of training if having limited or no experience.
- American Heart Association CPR.
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care experience within the last three years.
- Currently enrolled in an ASN or BSN program; preference is given to candidates enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree nursing program who have completed at least one clinical rotation.
Responsibilities
- Provide, obtain, perform, and document direct patient care, including activities of daily living, skin surveys, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing and monitoring, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, patient and medical-record transportation, oxygen documentation, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, and assistance with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, which may include bedside shift reports, purposeful hourly rounding, fall prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols, and maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
- Accurately document vital signs, weights, intake and output, restraints, specimen collection, and other treatments; report changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, and communicate identified issues or concerns to nursing staff.
- Participate in unit activities, including stocking supplies and cleaning, checking, and retrieving equipment and appliances.
- Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transfer coordination.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
