Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides patient-related care based on growth and development principles across the life span of patients served in the unit. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician assists with direct patient care, observes patients, reports changes in condition, and documents delivered care accurately. The position also addresses or directs questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, and members of the healthcare team, and performs other duties as assigned. The role is in a 47-bed medical/surgical unit specializing in orthopedic and post-surgical care. The unit serves orthopedic, surgical, and elderly patients, including patients needing hands-on assistance with activities of daily living. Technicians typically assist 8–12 patients and manage frequent admissions and discharges. Care tasks include post-operative vital signs and monitoring, ambulation, personal care such as bed baths and toileting, bed changes, and support for both independent and total-care patients. This is a full-time night-shift position with three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Self-scheduling is available; scheduled workdays vary, with no fixed days. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials are offered where applicable.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing, or qualification as a Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (NA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), or six months of healthcare-setting experience within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Previous experience in a hospital, acute rehabilitation facility, or skilled nursing facility is sought in the position description.
- Strong organization, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
- Ability to provide compassionate, high-quality care.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of acute care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT) license.
Responsibilities
- Provide and collaborate on direct patient care services under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver.
- Assist with personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and selected portions of the patient care plan as directed by a nurse.
- Observe patients and report changes in their condition to a licensed caregiver.
- Maintain accurate medical record documentation related to care delivered.
- Address or direct questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or healthcare team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist with post-operative vital signs and monitoring, frequent ambulation, bed baths, toileting, and bed changes.
- Support patients requiring different levels of care, from independent to total care, while managing frequent admissions and discharges.
Benefits
- Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
