Patient Care Technician PCT - General Medical - Full-Time Nights

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA

10h

About The Position

A non-licensed staff member trained to provide flexible nursing support and patient transport duties. The Patient Care Technician performs clinical tasks on nursing units, cleans and stocks patient rooms and other unit areas, and provides direct patient care within the scope of defined practice. The role works under the direct supervision of the shift primary nurse and cares for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Clinical duties must follow population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals, as outlined in policies and procedures. Candidates who have not successfully completed the Foundations of Nursing course (RN students only), have less than six months of PCT experience within the past two years, or do not hold a current and active CNA certification will be enrolled in NGHS’s in-house PCT Academy. The position requires flexibility in scheduling to meet department staffing needs and completion of unit-specific and annual competency assessments within specified timelines.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level of high school.
No previous experience required.
Good interpersonal skills.
Physical ability to push and pull patients.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and work assignments.
Ability to accept direction from professional nursing staff and perform basic technical skills and procedures.
For the dialysis unit only: CCHT certification.
Candidates who have not completed the Foundations of Nursing course (RN students only), have less than six months of PCT experience within the past two years, or lack current and active CNA certification will be enrolled in the PCT Academy.

Nice To Haves

Basic bilingual language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain and report basic patient physiological data, including vital signs, weight, skin condition, and urine and stool characteristics.
Use proper body mechanics and provide positioning, mobility, hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort care according to procedures and direction.
Monitor oral intake and urine output and record amounts on appropriate forms.
Promptly identify and report changes in patients’ physical or mental status to assigned licensed staff.
Organize patient care and prioritize tasks while implementing physician and nursing orders within prescribed time frames.
Perform therapeutic procedures within the scope of the job description and report patient responses to the supervising nurse.
Make frequent rounds and respond to patient call lights, taking appropriate action.
Orient patients and their families or significant others to the unit and room; greet them pleasantly and explain care or procedures before starting.
Record patient data accurately and promptly, and forward it to supervisory staff within established time frames.
Become proficient with required IT systems to support clinical staff and accurate documentation of patient care.
Answer telephone calls politely, screen and route calls appropriately, refer requests to leave patient-care orders to licensed staff, and relay requests accurately.
Place reports such as x-ray reports in the patient chart or ensure they are sent to the appropriate unit.
Follow Universal Precautions and hand hygiene policies, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and help maintain a safe patient environment.
Obtain and restock isolation supplies for patients on infection precautions.
Clean and document equipment as required, maintain equipment in proper working order, and report equipment issues promptly to the charge nurse.
Distribute linen and ice, offer refreshments as permitted by the patient’s diet, and replace telemetry batteries as needed.
Transport patients as needed by the unit.
Clean and restock patient rooms and unit areas; replace sharps containers when two-thirds full and replace glove boxes and disinfectant wipes in patient rooms.
Prepare rooms for new admissions, including stocking personal protective equipment and other appropriate supplies and preparing the bed and equipment.
Participate in staff meetings, with no more than two absences per year.
Read and respond to emails in a timely manner.
Exhibit scheduling flexibility to meet department staffing needs.
Complete unit-specific and annual competency assessments within required timelines.