Patient Care Technician (PCT), PRN, Float Pool

University of Maryland Medical System•Largo, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides safe, effective, and efficient patient care as directed by the assigned licensed nurse. This role involves assisting with basic patient information gathering, orienting patients to the care environment, monitoring for special risks, and responding to patient needs. The PCT must demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of the patient served, document care accurately, and remain calm in emergency situations. They are responsible for performing assigned duties according to care plans and policies, operating patient care equipment safely, and practicing infection control procedures. Maintaining a neat and orderly work area, stocking supplies, and reporting unsafe equipment are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

Current Maryland certification in good standing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Completion of first clinical year of NLN-approved nursing program, graduate of an RN or LPN program, or EMT-B or Armed Forces Corpsman.
Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants Guidelines for Neonatal Healthcare Providers (STABLE) is required of staff assigned to 672 – Nursing NICU, 651-Nursing (Post-Partum), Nursing 708 – Labor & Delivery
Equivalent to a High School diploma or GED; basic employment skills
Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology

Responsibilities

Provides safe, effective and efficient patient care as directed by assigned licensed nurse.
Assists with obtaining basic patient information as part of the nursing history or ongoing assessment and reports abnormal values to the appropriate nurse.
Orients patients to the care environment to promote patient comfort and safety.
Observes and reports obvious physical and emotional patient changes to assigned nurse.
Monitors patients for special risks and reports observations to assigned nurse (i.e., falls, skin breakdown).
Makes regular patient visits to provide all patients with quick response to their needs.
Seeks guidance and direction in prioritizing multiple demands to effectively meet patient’s needs.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in the assigned work area. Recognizes normal/abnormal vital sign parameters depending on age of patient.
Documents completely and accurately according to the unit and division standards, including safety measures.
Remains calm and effective in emergency situations and follows appropriate guidelines.
Performs and completes all assigned skills and duties as outlined care plans, critical pathways, competencies, skills lists, standards, policies and procedures.
Demonstrates manual dexterity abilities to perform precise skills required to meet patient care needs.
Demonstrates the ability to operate and maneuver patient care equipment safely.
Initiates equipment to ensure patient safety (bed alarm, side rails, trapeze, and restraints).
Demonstrates the ability to use proper body mechanics to safely transfer and move patients.
Practices infection control procedures and observes Standard Precautions (including appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment).
Demonstrates knowledge of role in emergency situations (Code 99, Code Red, Code 13, Code D).
Maintains area of responsibility in neat and orderly condition. (Patient rooms are neat and uncluttered, etc.)
Stocks and returns equipment and supplies to proper storage area.
Reports broken and unsafe equipment to appropriate personnel and/or Department Manager.