PCT Days FT

ScionHealth•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care on the Patient Care Unit at Kindred Hospital San Antonio, a long-term acute care hospital serving patients recovering from intensive care and managing medically complex conditions. The role supports patients receiving intensive care and telemetry-level services as part of a multidisciplinary team and works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and in conjunction with other care team members. The position includes patient observation, documentation of care and patient responses, communication of significant information to the RN and appropriate team members, assistance with activities of daily living, basic care for non-acutely ill patients, routine treatments under RN direction, and support with admissions, transfers, and discharges. Care is guided by the patient’s plan of care and includes personal care and activities coordinated with licensed caregivers and Respiratory, Rehabilitation, and Laboratory departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
Completion of a postsecondary patient care training program (certificate, diploma, or program graduation).
At least 6 months of experience in a patient care setting.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification upon hire or within the facility-specified time frame.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships within the department and with other departments.

Nice To Haves

State-registered or certified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) upon hire.

Responsibilities

Observe patients, document patient care and responses to care in a timely manner, and communicate significant information to the Registered Nurse and appropriate team members.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic care to non-acutely ill patients.
Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulation, bedpan, urinal and commode assistance, preoperative and postoperative care, application of binders or anti-embolic stockings, bathing, oral, hair and back care, and changing bed linens.
Take and accurately record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers and ensure necessary equipment is present.
Maintain a clean, safe, attractive, and comfortable patient environment, including attention to room cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, and bedside areas.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and handle patient belongings and personal property appropriately.
Answer patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and respond as appropriate.
Under RN direction, perform routine treatment procedures such as enemas and application of heat or cold appliances.
Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under the direction of an RN.
Ensure patients are in proper position and alignment and assist an RN and/or LVN/LPN with complicated treatment procedures.
Serve and remove meal trays promptly and assist with feeding and meal preparation tasks such as opening containers or cutting food.
Perform duties under RN direction and supervision as a member of the Patient Care Team, in coordination with licensed direct care providers and Respiratory, Rehabilitation, and Laboratory departments.
Keep the supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
Maintain good attendance, organize tasks, set priorities, function under stressful situations, and maintain effective working relationships within and across departments.
Perform other related duties as assigned.