Patient Care Technician Med/Surg FT Days 5a - 5:30p

Riverview Health•Noblesville, IN

28d

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides patient-care and unit-support services on a medical/surgical unit. The role observes, documents, and communicates significant findings and procedure results to the Registered Nurse, and records relevant patient-care information in accordance with legal, ethical, and procedural requirements. The technician assists with patients’ routine hygiene, nutrition, comfort, mobility, and toileting needs; performs routine clinical tests and procedures; and supports nurses, physicians, and other team members with treatments and procedures. The position may include acting as a patient sitter under nursing-supervisor direction, with continuous supervision and coverage during breaks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent qualifications as a high school graduate.
Basic Life Safety certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a hospital environment providing similar health services as a CNA.

Responsibilities

Observe, document, and communicate significant findings and procedure results to the Registered Nurse to help prevent delays or complications in patient care.
Document pertinent patient-care data on appropriate forms or in the electronic patient chart in accordance with legal, ethical, and procedural guidelines.
Assist with routine hygiene, nutritional, and comfort needs, including bathing, distributing fluids and nourishment, feeding, ambulating, changing linens, oral care, grooming, shampooing, and toileting.
Perform routine clinical tests and procedures, including taking vital signs, applying hot or cold packs, measuring and documenting intake and output, weighing patients, bladder ultrasound, and suction setup.
Function as testing personnel under CLIA 1988 regulations for point-of-care testing, if applicable.
Perform basic nursing-support tasks such as answering call lights, transporting patients and specimens, assisting with patient transfers, and performing range-of-motion activities.
Assist physicians and other team members with treatments and procedures as directed.
Perform unit-support functions, including answering phones, retrieving and transporting supplies and equipment, orienting patients to their rooms upon admission, and maintaining clean, uncluttered hallways and rooms.
May function as a patient sitter under the nursing supervisor's direction to support the safety of patients identified as a risk of harm to themselves or others.
Ensure a patient sitter's coverage and reassignment of another staff member during breaks so the patient is not left unattended.
Perform patient-care activities within the CNA/Student Nurse Tech scope of practice while ensuring patient supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.