PCT Patient Care Technician Full Time Nights PCT

Vibra Travels • Kilgore, TX

2d

About The Position

Performs direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Helps patients with daily living skills, including bathing, eating, and hygiene; changes bed linens; collects non-invasive body fluid specimens; gathers vital signs; and assists physicians and nursing staff with procedures within the scope of practice. The role provides care to adult and geriatric patients ages 18 and over and requires professional, respectful interactions while protecting patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• Previous patient care experience; experience in a hospital or long-term care facility is preferred.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to provide care to adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and over.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulation, use of bedpans or other toileting aids, pre-operative and post-operative care, appliance application, and taking and documenting blood pressure and temperature, pulse, and respirations.
• 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 daily living activities, including bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, and changing bed linens.
• Prepare patients for meals, serve and remove trays, assist with meals or feeding, and document the percentage of food consumed.
• Accurately document vital signs, intake and output, and patient weight.
• Perform quality controls on the assigned glucometer each shift.
• Answer patient 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 caring for clothing and personal property, including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.
• Collect specimens and transport them to the correct department.
• Transport patients to and from departments as requested.
• Report and, when appropriate, document patient care and assessment data, changes in patient 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 and clean environment by cleaning utility rooms and equipment, preparing equipment for disinfection or sterilization, reporting malfunctioning equipment and other problems, handling clean and dirty linen appropriately, and storing unit supplies.
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel while protecting patient confidentiality.
• Attend assigned in-service education programs and scheduled staff meetings; complete required annual competency skills and mandatory training.
• Use supplies and linen carefully and efficiently, avoid waste, and follow established charging procedures for patient charge items.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the Nurse Manager or Nurse.
• Provide care for adult or geriatric patients aged 18 and over while respecting each patient's rights, dignity, and individuality.
• Follow the Hospital Compliance Plan, report suspected violations, and comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the hospital attendance policy and maintain a neat, professional appearance and competent, caring conduct.
• Work effectively as a team member and assist with orienting new employees.
• Follow measures to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and comply with safety and patient-safety practices.
• Participate in the Hazardous Material Program and attend departmental meetings and in-services.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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