Patient Care Technician

Avera•Sioux Center, IA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists the registered nurse in the Emergency Department setting to provide direct care to the patients that follows the care plan and assists each patient to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition.

Requirements

Completion of 75 hours CNA course preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Prior related work experience preferred.
Attends 12 hours of in-service training yearly.
Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required.
Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa preferred but not required.
Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.
Collecting body fluid specimens
Obtaining patient vital signs
Rounding on patients
Answering call lights
Assisting patients to the bathroom
Removal of peripheral IVs
Removal of urinary catheters
Obtain blood sugar readings
Assisting with splint application
Setup of sterile field
Cleaning used instruments
Documenting patient information in the medical record
Measuring patients height and weight

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Takes and records vital signs for assigned patients.
Responds to patient requests in a timely and compassionate manner.
Responsible in assisting with patient’s activities of daily living (ADL’s) as assigned.
Performs a variety of treatments within scope of position.
Assists with admission and discharge activities.
Implements physician’s orders within scope of position with accuracy and documents appropriately.
Works cooperatively with other members of the patient’s care team to deliver quality patient care.
Communicates pertinent patient information to members of patient’s care team as appropriate.
Maintains patient rooms in an orderly condition, changing bed linens, and provides routine cleaning tasks.
Assists with the orientation and training of new staff.
Works cooperatively with other hospital departments to ensure accurate, safe and timely communication of patient needs.
Assists in the maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Assists with clerical duties as needed and/or as assigned.
Applies aseptic technique in patient care, following principles and policies detailed in the infection control manual.
Displays proper care, utilization and charging of supplies and equipment used.
Gives prompt and efficient assistance to co-workers when indicated, offering cooperation and flexibility.
Maintains a clean/neat environment in working area.
Participates in all cleaning activities as assigned including, dusting, washing, drying, mopping, disinfecting, vacuuming, moving furniture, and emptying trash.
Keeps assigned area fully stocked with supplies.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.