Patient Care Technician

Jasper Memorial Hospital•Monticello, GA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works under the direct supervision of a professional nurse (RN), performing a variety of clerical and patient care tasks. The PCT is an important member of the nursing team, receives assignments from and reports to team leaders, and assists with patient care from triage through disposition. The role includes clinical tasks performed as assigned and under RN supervision, as well as after-hours patient registration for the Emergency Department. The PCT observes and reports patients’ general physical and mental condition, responds to patient signals, maintains a clean and organized care environment, and supports physicians and nursing staff with procedures. The position also requires participation in quality improvement, staff meetings, in-service programs, infection control activities, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
EMT, PCT, or MA qualification with demonstrated phlebotomy competency.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to relate to individuals from varied ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to cooperate and constructively interact with patients, visitors, families, physicians, peers, healthcare members, and others encountered while performing daily duties.
Full ambulation and precise eye-hand coordination.
Knowledge and competence to perform the essential functions of the position.
Ability to deal with a variety of personalities, including pleasant and irate individuals.
Ability to visually and audibly perform all essential functions.
Ability to perform a moderate to high amount of walking, standing, sitting, reaching, pulling, pushing, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to meet a minimum lifting requirement of 50 pounds.
Ability to work with exposure to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, and chemical products.
Responsibility for ongoing professional growth and expertise.
Meet the minimum performance standards in the criteria-based evaluation and competency package.
Meet the minimum physical requirements in the job description.
Meet the education and experience requirements in the job description.
Meet hospital billing and legal compliance requirements.
Comply with State and Federal Rules and Regulations for Hospitals.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow pertinent hospital and nursing policies, and understand other departments’ functions and interactions with nursing service.
Work as a member of the nursing team, receiving assignments from and reporting to team leaders.
Complete work accurately, neatly, and thoroughly.
Assist with patient care from triage through disposition.
Respond to patient signals and provide assistance or seek help as necessary.
Observe and report patients’ general physical and mental condition and behavior.
Perform clinical tasks as assigned and under the supervision of the RN.
Draw blood and collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens as directed.
Apply ace bandages, slings, binders, splints, and dressings as directed.
Restock equipment and supplies as directed.
Clean examination rooms and stretchers consistently.
Obtain and report vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, and oxygen saturation; report abnormalities.
Obtain patient weight and height as directed.
Assist physicians with procedures, such as laceration repairs, as directed.
Demonstrate insertion of an indwelling catheter using sterile technique and perform the task as assigned.
Perform EKG testing accurately as assigned.
Perform glucometer blood sugar checks and record results appropriately.
Follow required isolation techniques for specific diseases.
Apply cold or warm non-sterile compresses as directed.
Know when and how to administer CPR and do so when needed.
Maintain organization at the nurse’s station.
Assist with post-mortem care.
Register patients after hours for the Emergency Department.
Arrive for scheduled shifts no earlier than 15 minutes before the shift begins and clock out no later than 15 minutes after the scheduled shift ends.
Work weekends on a rotating basis.
Demonstrate loyalty, honesty, and integrity in the care and use of patient, resident, and facility property.
Support programs and projects implemented by the DON, supervisor, or Administration.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and resident information.
Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance.
Cooperate during facility emergencies or unusual circumstances.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities through monitoring and evaluation of patient care.
Participate in committees and community projects when asked.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs, performance improvement, and infection control activities as necessary.
Promote teamwork with physicians, patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
Use proper body mechanics for transfers, lifting, and related tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.