Patient Care Technician II - Camden

Medical University of South Carolina • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

The Patient Care Tech is an employee who has received training and has demonstrated competency to perform specific patient care procedures and assist the licensed professional nursing staff in delegated daily patient care procedures and assist the licensed professional nursing staff in delegated daily patient care activities.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support required upon hire. Thereafter, must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
• Assist patient with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming, etc.)
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse etc.) or EKG signals and patient condition
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
• Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies, linen is clean
• Assist patients with particular issues or needs
• Provide appropriate emotional support
• Place patient on cardiac monitor
• Empty drains, ostomies, foley bags
• Perform blood sugar checks
• Assist with other duties assigned by the department leader

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees