PCT Patient Care Technician Full Time Nights PCT

Vibra Travels • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

Performs direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, hygiene, and changing bed linens; collects non-invasive body fluid specimens; gathers vital signs; and assists physicians and nursing staff with procedures within the scope of practice. Hospital experience is required.

Provides care to adult or geriatric patients aged 18 and over. Duties include general nursing care, preparing rooms and units for patient admissions and transfers, assisting with meals and personal property, transporting patients and specimens, documenting observations, and supporting nurses with treatment procedures. The role also includes maintaining a safe and clean environment, following isolation and safety procedures, protecting patient confidentiality, and participating in staff education and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• Hospital experience is required.
• Previous patient care experience.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to provide care for adult or geriatric patients aged 18 and over.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulating, and assisting patients with bedpans, urinals, commodes, special equipment, appliances, and pre- and post-operative care.
• Take and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, height, weight, intake and output, and other assigned patient measurements.
• Prepare units, patient rooms, supplies, and beds for admissions, surgical returns, transfers, emergencies, and discharges.
• Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, back care, and changing bed linens.
• Prepare patients for meals, serve and remove trays, assist with eating or feed patients, and document the percentage of diet consumed.
• Perform assigned glucometer quality controls 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 to patients.
• 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 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 broken equipment or other problems, handling clean and dirty linen appropriately, and storing unit supplies.
• Maintain professional interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel while protecting patient confidentiality.
• Attend assigned in-service education, scheduled staff meetings, monthly departmental meetings, and required training; complete annual competency skills and mandatory in-services.
• Use supplies and linen carefully and efficiently, and follow established charge procedures for patient charge items.
• Provide care respectfully, recognizing each patient's rights, dignity, and individuality.
• Follow hospital compliance, attendance, safety, patient safety, and bloodborne pathogen prevention requirements; report suspected compliance violations as required.
• Participate in the Hazardous Material Program and follow procedures addressing exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, sharps, chemicals, and gases.
• Work effectively as a team member and assist in orienting new employees.
• Recognize responsibilities related to patient abuse and follow policy for appropriate referrals or 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the Nurse Manager or Nurse.

What This Job Offers

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