Patient Care Technician PCT - Med Oncology - FT Days Gainesville

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

A non-licensed staff member trained to perform flexible nursing support and patient transport duties. The role includes clinical tasks on nursing units, cleaning and stocking patient rooms and other unit areas, and providing direct patient care within the defined scope of practice. The technician works under the direct supervision of the shift primary nurse and cares for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Clinical duties must follow population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals outlined in policies and procedures. Candidates must have a high school diploma, GED, or a high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level. No prior experience is required. Candidates who have not completed the Foundations of Nursing course (RN students only), have less than six months of PCT experience within the past two years, or do not hold a current and active CNA certification will be enrolled in NGHS’s in-house PCT Academy. CCHT certification is required for the dialysis unit only. This is a full-time day-shift position in Med Oncology in Gainesville, with a 12-hour morning-to-evening work shift. The position requires adaptability, interpersonal skills, the ability to accept direction from professional nursing staff, and the physical ability to push and pull patients. Basic bilingual language skills are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level of high school.
No previous experience is required.
CCHT certification is required for dialysis unit positions only.
Good interpersonal skills.
Physical ability to push and pull patients.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and work assignments.
Ability to accept direction from professional nursing staff and perform basic technical skills and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Basic bilingual language skills.
Current and active CNA certification, or qualifying PCT experience or nursing coursework, may exempt candidates from PCT Academy enrollment under the stated criteria.

Responsibilities

Obtain and report basic patient physiological data, including vital signs, weight, skin condition, and the color and character of urine and stool.
Use proper body mechanics and provide positioning, mobility, hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort measures according to procedure and direction.
Monitor oral intake and urine output and record amounts on appropriate forms.
Promptly identify and report physical or mental status changes to assigned licensed staff.
Organize patient care, set appropriate priorities, and implement physician and nursing orders within prescribed time frames.
Perform therapeutic procedures within the parameters of the job description and report patient responses to the supervising nurse.
Make frequent rounds and respond to patient call lights without prompting, taking appropriate action.
Orient patients and their families or significant others to the unit and room, and greet them in a positive, pleasant manner.
Explain procedures or care to patients before beginning.
Record patient data accurately and on time, and forward it to supervisory staff within established time frames.
Develop proficiency with required IT systems to support clinical staff and accurate documentation of patient care.
Answer telephone calls courteously, screen and refer calls appropriately, direct requests to leave patient-care orders to licensed staff, and accurately relay telephone, verbal, and written requests.
Place reports such as x-ray reports in the patient chart or ensure they are sent to the appropriate unit.
Support patient safety by using universal precautions and personal protective equipment, following hand hygiene policy, maintaining a safe patient environment, stocking isolation supplies, cleaning equipment, and reporting equipment issues to the charge nurse.
Distribute linen and ice and offer refreshments as permitted by the patient’s diet.
Replace telemetry batteries as needed.
Perform patient transport as needed by the unit.
Clean and restock unit areas and patient rooms.
Change sharps containers in patient rooms when they are two-thirds full.
Replace glove boxes and disinfectant wipes in patient rooms.
Prepare rooms for new admissions, including stocking PPE, turning down the bed, and making appropriate supplies or equipment available.
Participate in staff meetings, with no more than two absences per year.
Read and respond to emails in a timely manner.
Exhibit scheduling flexibility to meet department staffing needs.
Complete unit-specific and annual competency assessments within required timelines.