Patient Care Technician (PCT) - FlexStaff

FlexStaff • Danbury, CT

14d • $25 - $30

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager. The role includes providing physical care and performing technical skills such as point-of-care testing, supporting patient comfort and safety, documenting information in the computer system, and communicating observations to appropriate staff. The PCT may also work as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter to help maintain a safe environment for specific patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six months of job-related experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience.
• Nursing Assistant Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical care to assigned patients and perform technical skills such as point-of-care testing.
• Implement nursing orders promptly and adequately, understanding the purpose of each.
• Follow policies and procedures for assigned patient care activities, including unit-specific equipment.
• Promote patient comfort by positioning patients, providing extra bathing, straightening linens, and placing personal articles within reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
• Promote patient safety through preventative measures such as side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarms, and hourly rounding.
• Enter applicable data into the computer system.
• Communicate patient and visitor information and observations to the appropriate person.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Report and/or record observed changes in a patient's condition or behavior, and report unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
• Recognize and respond promptly to priorities in the patient care process, using good judgment to set priorities for activities.
• Maintain effective working relationships with health care team members, patients, and significant others.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment and a clean, well-stocked work area; assist with maintaining unit equipment.
• Work as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter to provide a safe environment for specific patients and follow WCHN standards of service excellence.
• Attend staff meetings and read and sign 100% of meeting minutes.
• Maintain competency for Basic Life Support certification.
• Fulfill compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED