Patient Care Technician FT Nights

ScionHealth•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Round Rock is a long-term acute care hospital specializing in treatment for patients recovering from intensive care and those with medically complex conditions. The hospital offers LTACH, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient wound care, as well as intensive care and telemetry services. Its 12-bed acute rehabilitation unit supports patients progressing to intensive therapy, and its outpatient wound care service includes a hyperbaric oxygen suite. The Patient Care Technician performs patient observation, documents care and patients’ responses, and communicates significant information to registered nurses and other appropriate team members. The role provides direct patient care on the Patient Care Unit, based on each patient’s plan of care and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and in conjunction with licensed caregivers and other departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including equivalent secondary education or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
Completion of a postsecondary patient care training program, certificate, or diploma program.
At least 6 months of experience in a patient care setting.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Good and regular attendance.
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 good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification upon hire or within the facility-specified time frame.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic care to non-acutely ill patients.
Keep the supervisor informed about unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, use of special equipment, toileting assistance, ambulation, preoperative and postoperative care, application of binders or anti-embolic stockings, bathing and personal hygiene, linen changes, and general room care.
Accurately take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements.
Document patient care and responses in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers and ensure necessary equipment is available.
Maintain a clean, attractive, and comfortable patient environment, including attention to ventilation and lighting.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and care of patient belongings.
Answer patient call lights, telephone calls, and paging system communications, and respond appropriately.
Under RN direction, perform routine treatments 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 properly positioned and aligned.
Assist the Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serve and remove meal trays and assist with feeding and meal preparation, such as opening containers and cutting food.
Help maintain a safe and clean environment.
Provide direct patient care according to the patient’s plan of care, working with licensed caregivers and the Respiratory, Rehab, and Laboratory departments.
Perform other related duties as assigned.