PCT Patient Care Technician Full Time Days or Nights

Vibra Travels • Brookport, IL

7d

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician performs direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports patients with daily living activities, obtains vital signs and non-invasive specimens, and assists physicians and nursing staff with procedures within the scope of practice. Hospital experience is required. The position provides care to adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and over while protecting patient dignity, confidentiality, and safety.

Requirements

• Hospital experience is required.
• Previous patient care experience.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital or long-term care facility is preferred.
• Nurse Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulation, pre-operative and post-operative care, use of appliances and special equipment, and assistance with bedpans, urinals, or commodes.
• Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, height, weight, intake and output, and meal consumption.
• Prepare units, patient rooms, supplies, and beds for admissions, post-surgical returns, transfers, emergencies, and discharges.
• Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, back care, and changing bed linens.
• Prepare and assist patients with meals, serve and remove trays, and document the percentage of food consumed.
• Perform quality controls on the assigned glucometer each shift.
• Answer call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds on assigned patients.
• Provide care to patients in isolation and follow isolation protocols.
• Distribute drinking water and other nourishment as ordered.
• Assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses with treatment procedures.
• Assist with and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Assist patients with their clothing and personal property, including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.
• Collect and transport specimens to the appropriate department.
• Transport patients to and from departments as requested.
• Report and, when appropriate, document patient care and assessment data, changes in condition or behavior, and unusual incidents to the responsible Nurse.
• Participate in and contribute to nursing care plans.
• Provide post-mortem care and assist with transport as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, clean utility rooms and equipment, prepare equipment for disinfection or sterilization, report malfunctioning equipment and other problems, handle linen appropriately, and store unit supplies.
• Maintain professional relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel while preserving confidentiality.
• Attend assigned education programs, scheduled staff meetings, departmental meetings, and in-services; complete required competencies and training.
• Use supplies and linen carefully and efficiently and follow established procedures for patient charge items.
• Follow hospital policies, attendance requirements, compliance, safety, patient-safety, and bloodborne-pathogen prevention practices.
• Work effectively as a team member and assist with orienting new employees.
• Recognize and follow policy regarding suspected patient abuse, participate in Performance Improvement activities, and limit access to protected health information to work-related needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the Nurse Manager or Nurse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed