Patient Care Technician - Orthopedic Unit (6AB)
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) facilitates and assists in meeting patients’ needs. Duties must fall within the responsibilities that a Registered Nurse may delegate to an unlicensed patient care provider. The PCT follows the direction of the Registered Nurse, Lead/Charge Nurse, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, and House Supervisor. The position is in the Orthopedic Unit (6AB) at the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center. The listed shift runs from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; the position may float and rotate among shifts and units, and includes some weekend and holiday work. Employment is subject to pre-employment drug and other required health screenings. The University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- Attend and successfully complete the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course and maintain CPR/BLS certification. Candidates with current CPR/BLS certification and one of the listed exemptions may not be required to complete the course: an active state CNA or STNA certification after passing the applicable state-approved exam; recent graduation from an accredited nursing program; or recent equivalent experience and a passing result on the Skill Assessment.
- Ability to write legibly, speak articulately, and follow directions accurately.
- Ability to plan and organize work and work under supervision.
- Willingness to accept responsibility for patients when performing delegated functions and to perform delegated duties in accordance with established methods and procedures.
- Ability to meet physical requirements, including visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 (including color vision when applicable), hearing with or without aids, oral communication, and good manual dexterity.
- Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer or lift 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and kneel frequently.
- Ability to perform CPR.
- Work some weekends and holidays; may be required to rotate shifts and units.
- Complete pre-employment drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and assist in meeting patients’ needs.
- Perform duties within the range of tasks a Registered Nurse may delegate to an unlicensed patient care provider.
- Follow direction from the Registered Nurse, Lead/Charge Nurse, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, and House Supervisor.
- Perform delegated duties according to established methods and procedures.
- Work some weekends and holidays and, as required, rotate shifts and units.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
