Patient Care Technician II-Med Surg-Eve8-Per Diem
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician II assists in delivering patient care on a medical-surgical unit, performing specific patient-care tasks within the scope of service and as directed by a Registered Nurse. The role supports patients and families, assists with patient movement and unit operations, and communicates patient information to the healthcare team. The position requires high school education or equivalent, AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire, and either at least three months of PCT experience or current enrollment in the junior semester of an associate or bachelor's nursing program. The work involves significant manual skills and motor coordination, some occupational risk, very heavy physical effort (may exert up to 50 pounds of force), and significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, and similar conditions. The role is with General Surgical at Vassar Brothers Medical Center and is per diem.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- AHA BLS provider certification within 90 days of hire.
- At least three months of experience as a PCT, or current enrollment in the junior semester of an associate or bachelor's nursing program.
- General knowledge of high school subject matter, including sciences, simple medical procedures and terminology, and office equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care tasks within scope of service and as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and transport.
- Obtain and record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, weights, and blood glucose; promptly report abnormalities and changes in condition to the primary nurse.
- Perform advanced skills, including oral suctioning, enemas other than Fleets enemas, clean dressings after RN assessment, tube-feeding set-up, external catheter placement, post-mortem care, and suction canister set-up.
- Communicate with healthcare team members verbally and electronically; document legibly using standardized abbreviations; receive and provide shift reports; and participate in walking rounds at shift change.
- Provide personalized care to patients and families, and identify and document special needs on the patient rounding sheet.
- Use educational materials, programs, nursing literature, and resource personnel for career development; attend mandatory in-services to maintain unit competencies.
- Use materials, equipment, and time safely, therapeutically, and cost-effectively.
- Assist with appropriate tasks during code situations under the direction of the Code Blue Team, such as CPR and obtaining equipment.
- Follow infection-control practices and safety and security policies, including using two identifiers when taking blood samples or performing procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and appearance of unit areas, including treatment rooms, showers, commodes, IV poles, kitchens, nursing-station counters, trash, storage areas, linen rooms, and staff lounges as assigned.
- Maintain and model REACH values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, and Honor.
- Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
