PRN Patient Care Technician - Procedure (PCT) - Gateway

Deaconess Health System•Newburgh, IN

30d

About The Position

The PCT will assist with procedure room turnover (patient transport, cleaning room, assisting staff, etc), in the scope reprocessing area, and with patient care in pre/post procedure areas. Under the supervision of the RN, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs various care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety for a specific patient population (ANA Standards of Delegation, 2004). The PCT must be able to demonstrate growth and development knowledge and skills to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Employee must be able to successfully complete job specific orientation, competencies, and meet/exceed standards as identified in the criteria based performance appraisal. Demonstrates awareness of patient's rights in all aspects of patient care and reports issue to appropriate person.

Requirements

Completion of high school education or equivalent
Successfully completes Basic and Advanced PCT classes as required by care center/unit

Nice To Haves

Previous patient care or nursing assistant experience desired

Responsibilities

Assist with procedure room turnover (patient transport, cleaning room, assisting staff, etc)
Work in the scope reprocessing area
Provide patient care in pre/post procedure areas
Perform various care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety for a specific patient population
Demonstrate growth and development knowledge and skills to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patient served
Successfully complete job specific orientation, competencies, and meet/exceed standards as identified in the criteria based performance appraisal
Demonstrates awareness of patient's rights in all aspects of patient care and reports issue to appropriate person