Patient Care Technician - CVICU (H4)
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a trained member of the unit based team who supports the on-going delivery of care to assigned patients in the Coronary Care Unit (H4). This unit has a 24 bed capacity and cares for a variety of patients. Care for the trauma patient includes those who have had trauma related accidents, blunt or penetrating trauma, bone and joint injuries, spinal trauma, or traumatic brain injuries. Care for surgical patients includes those who have had solid organ transplants (liver and kidney), abdominal surgeries, and a variety of other surgical interventions that may require additional monitoring in an ICU. Care for the cardiovascular patients includes those who have had coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair or replacement, thoracotomy, carotid endarterectomy, or a variety of vascular related interventions. The PCT works under the direct supervision of the R.N. and performs tasks and duties which do not require a license, professional judgment or intervention. The PCT must pass the required competencies and works within the Department of Nursing standards, adhering to UAMS clinical programs, policies, procedures and standards and guest care guidelines.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Successful completion of patient care technician course within 3 months of hire
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to follow oral instructions
- Basic computer skills
- Strong work ethics and accountability
- Ability to lift 100 lbs. to waist height
- Must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR)
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman
- Previous Patient Care experience working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Responsibilities
- Obtains patient report and has on-going communication with R.N. regarding patient care/changes in condition
- Informs nurse of patient requests or complaints
- Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
- Transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed
- Carries out the Plan of Care for Patient using a Multidisciplinary Approach as Delegated by Team Leader
- Communicates effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care
- Accepts directions from R.N.s and team members
- Follows through on delegated patient care activities
- Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with activities (ambulation, up in chair, turn and reposition)
- Documents all patient care activities/tasks, vital signs, ADL, wave tests, I&O's accurately and timely and per unit and department standards
- Assists patients and visitors with information and/or solutions to problems
- Serves as resources person to support department members in performance of duties
- Notifies appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention
- May perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
- Bonus Programs
- Hotel Lodging
- New Graduate RN Residency
- Support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
