Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg
About The Position
The Medical Surgical Patient Care Technician (PCT) works under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to provide patient care. The role assists patients with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, eating, and other activities of daily living; observes patient progress and reports findings to the Registered Nurse or other medical staff; obtains and records vital signs; and collects specimens for laboratory tests. The PCT also provides basic patient transport and housekeeping, measures and records intake and output and other measurements according to unit routines, assists with range of motion, and draws blood.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic certification program, or current enrollment in nursing school.
- Two years of experience in acute or long-term care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with bathing, dressing, eating, and other activities of daily living.
- Observe patients’ progress and prepare and disseminate reports to the Registered Nurse or other medical staff.
- Obtain and record patients’ vital signs.
- Collect specimens for laboratory tests.
- Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
- Measure and record patients’ intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines.
- Assist patients with range of motion.
- Draw blood.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
