Patient Care Technician - Behavioral Health - PRN
About The Position
This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities, including meeting patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. The technician provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff. The role includes observing and reporting patient concerns or changes in condition, assisting with general patient care and care transitions, recording vital signs and intake and output, supporting hygiene and comfort, and helping maintain a clean and safe environment. The technician also assists with specimens, examinations, diagnostic procedures, nutrition-related communications, administrative tasks, and patient call bells. Specialty-accredited facilities may require annual education related to applicable accreditation standards. The position requires strength and stamina for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking. The work involves close interaction with others, potentially protracted or irregular hours, and exposure to biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased persons, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments.
- Ability to meet physical demands involving strength or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
Nice To Haves
- Prior patient care experience.
Responsibilities
- Observe patients and immediately report concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse.
- Assist the Registered Nurse with admissions, transfers, discharges, and general patient care duties.
- Record vital signs and oral intake and outputs; assist with personal hygiene and other comfort measures.
- Assist with specimen collection and other activities for assigned patients.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent or control infections and protect patients, visitors, and employees.
- Report equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure and in a timely manner.
- Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
- Communicate nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or lack of understanding of diet changes, to the RN.
- Assist with administrative tasks that support department operations.
- Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required education as defined by accreditation standards; training may include CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.
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Education Level
High school or GED
