Patient Care Technician II -Step down ICU
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCT performs multi-skilled activities that support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and help achieve desired outcomes. The role includes measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying patient concerns and reporting them to colleagues, and moving, turning, or relocating patients for comfort and medical needs. Patience, empathy, intuition, communication, and organizational skills are important for supporting patients and communicating with the Manager and Charge Nurse.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. Acceptable credentials include American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- Ability to work rotating shifts.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to perform the listed physical job functions, including standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
- Assist patients with everyday needs, including personal hygiene, using the restroom, and grooming.
- Monitor vital signs, EKG signals, and patient condition.
- Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments.
- Ensure rooms have adequate patient-care supplies and clean linen.
- Assist patients with particular issues or needs.
- Provide appropriate emotional support.
- Place patients on cardiac monitors.
- Empty drains, ostomies, and Foley bags.
- Perform blood sugar checks.
- Perform other duties assigned by the department leader.
- Measure and document vital signs.
- Identify patient concerns and report them to colleagues.
- Move, turn, or relocate patients as required for their comfort and medical needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
