PCT Patient Care Technician Full Time Nights PCT

Vibra Travels • Gladewater, TX

4h

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician performs direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position assists adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and over with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, hygiene, and changing bed linens; collects non-invasive body-fluid specimens; obtains vital signs; and assists physicians and nursing staff with procedures within the scope of practice. Hospital experience is required.

The technician provides general nursing care, supports admissions, transfers, discharges, and surgical care, responds to patient needs, documents care and observations, and helps maintain a safe and clean patient-care environment. The role follows hospital policies and safety, infection-prevention, confidentiality, and compliance requirements; participates in care planning, education, meetings, and performance-improvement activities; and performs other duties as assigned or delegated by the Nurse Manager or Nurse.

Requirements

• Hospital experience is required.
• Previous patient care experience.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Nurse Aid certification is preferred.
• Experience in a hospital or long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting and turning patients; assisting with bedpans, urinals, commodes, and ambulation; providing pre-operative and post-operative care; applying appliances; taking blood pressure and TPR; and documenting appropriately.
• Prepare units, patient rooms, supplies, and beds for admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, emergencies, and discharges.
• Obtain admission height, weight, and vital signs.
• Assist patients with living skills, including bed baths, oral hygiene, hair care, back care, dressing, and linen changes.
• Prepare patients for meals, serve and remove trays, assist with meals or feeding, and document the percentage of diet consumed.
• Accurately document vital signs, intake and output, and patient weights.
• Perform quality controls on the assigned glucometer each shift.
• Answer call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds on assigned patients.
• Provide general care to patients in isolation and follow isolation protocols.
• Distribute drinking water and other ordered nourishment.
• Assist Registered Nurses and/or Licensed Practical Nurses with treatment procedures.
• Assist with and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Assist patients with handling and care of clothing and personal property, including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.
• Collect and transport specimens to the correct department.
• Transport patients to and from other departments as requested.
• Report and, when appropriate, document patient care and assessment data, changes in condition or behavior, and unusual incidents to the Nurse responsible for the patient.
• Participate in and contribute to Nursing Care Plans.
• Provide post-mortem care and assist with transport as needed.
• Help maintain a safe, clean environment by cleaning utility rooms and equipment, preparing equipment for disinfection or sterilization, reporting equipment problems and other issues, handling clean and dirty linen appropriately, and storing unit supplies.
• Maintain interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel while protecting the confidentiality of patient information.
• Attend assigned in-service education, scheduled staff meetings, monthly departmental meetings, and required annual competency and mandatory training sessions.
• Use supplies and linen carefully and efficiently, avoid waste, and follow established charge procedures for patient charge items.
• Provide care to adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and over while respecting each patient's rights, dignity, and individuality.
• Follow the Hospital Compliance Plan, report suspected or actual violations to the Compliance Officer, and comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the hospital attendance policy and work effectively as a team member, including assisting with orientation of new employees.
• Maintain a neat, professional appearance and perform duties competently and compassionately.
• Follow measures to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and comply with hazardous-material, safety, and patient-safety programs.
• Recognize potential patient abuse and follow policy for appropriate referrals and interventions.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
• Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for work and share it only on a need-to-know basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed