Patient Care Technician Neurology
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides patient-related care tasks 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 patient care, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and documents care accurately in the medical record. This role is part of a 28-bed, all-private-room inpatient Neuro Unit caring for a higher-acuity medical population, primarily patients with neurological conditions. Patients include those with acute stroke, varied neurological diagnoses, behavioral or confused presentations, and alcohol withdrawal. Many admissions arrive through the Emergency Department, creating a fast-paced environment with frequent new admissions and changing care needs. This is a part-time night-shift position consisting of two 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Self-scheduling is offered for shift and weekend coverage; workdays may vary and are not fixed. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Weekend, evening, and night 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 experience in a healthcare setting within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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 and report changes in patient 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.
Benefits
- Self-scheduling for shift and weekend coverage.
- Weekend shift differentials and evening and night shift differentials where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
