Patient Care Technician Med/Surg
About The Position
This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities, including attending to patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. The Patient Care Technician provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. The role includes observing and reporting patient concerns or changes in condition, assisting with patient admission, transfer, discharge, and general care, recording vital signs and intake and output, and supporting hygiene, comfort, specimen collection, examinations, and diagnostic procedures. The technician also helps maintain a clean and safe environment, communicates nutrition concerns to the registered nurse, reports equipment repair needs, supports departmental administrative tasks, and responds to patient call bells. For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, the employee must complete annual education related to specialty accreditation. The work involves close interaction with others, potentially irregular or protracted hours, and exposure to biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased persons, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. The position requires physical strength and stamina for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
Nice To Haves
- Prior patient care experience.
Responsibilities
- Observe and immediately report patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse.
- Assist the Registered Nurse with patient admission, transfer, discharge, and general patient care duties.
- Record vital signs and oral intake and output; assist with personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures.
- Assist with specimen collection and other activities for assigned patients.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent or control infections and protect patients, visitors, and employees.
- Report necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel in a timely manner according to departmental procedure.
- Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
- Communicate nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or lack of understanding of diet changes, to the RN.
- Assist the department with administrative tasks that support operations.
- Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation at facilities where required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
