PCT Patient Care Technician Full Time Nights PCT

Vibra Travels • Shreveport, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, hygiene, and changing bed linens; collects non-invasive body fluid specimens; gathers vital signs; and assists physicians and nursing staff with procedures within the scope of practice. Hospital experience is required.

The role provides general nursing care and support with admissions, transfers, discharges, meals, patient mobility, and procedures. It also includes monitoring and accurately documenting patient information, communicating changes in patients’ conditions to the responsible nurse, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and protecting patient confidentiality. Care is provided to adult and geriatric patients aged 18 years and older.

Requirements

• Hospital experience is required.
• Previous patient care experience.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulating, and assisting patients with bedpans, urinals, commodes, equipment, appliances, and pre- and post-operative care.
• Prepare units, patient rooms, supplies, and beds for admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, emergencies, and discharges.
• Obtain admission height, weight, and vital signs; measure blood pressure and temperature, pulse, and respirations; and document results accurately.
• Assist patients with daily living activities, including bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, and changing bed linens.
• Prepare patients for meals, serve and remove trays, assist with meals or feeding, and document the percentage of diet consumed.
• Accurately document vital signs, intake and output, and patient weights.
• Perform quality controls on the assigned glucometer each shift.
• Answer call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds on assigned patients.
• Provide general care to patients in isolation and follow isolation protocols.
• Distribute drinking water and other ordered nourishment.
• Assist Registered Nurses and/or Licensed Practical Nurses with treatment procedures.
• Assist with and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Assist patients with the handling and care of clothing and personal property, including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.
• Collect and transport specimens to the correct department.
• Transport patients to and from departments as requested.
• Report and, when appropriate, record patient care and assessment data, changes in condition or behavior, and unusual incidents to the nurse responsible for the patient.
• Participate in and contribute to nursing care plans.
• Provide post-mortem care and assist with transport as needed.
• Help maintain a safe and clean environment by cleaning utility rooms and equipment, preparing equipment for disinfection or sterilization, reporting malfunctioning equipment and other problems, handling clean and dirty linen appropriately, and storing unit supplies.
• Maintain interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel while protecting patient confidentiality.
• Attend assigned in-service education programs and scheduled staff meetings; complete required annual competency skills and mandatory training.
• Use supplies and linen carefully and efficiently, and follow established charge procedures for patient charge items.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the Nurse Manager or Nurse.
• Provide care to adult or geriatric patients aged 18 years and older while respecting each patient's rights, dignity, and individuality.
• Follow the Hospital Compliance Plan and report suspected or actual violations to the Compliance Officer.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including attendance requirements.
• Work effectively as a team member and assist with orientation of new employees.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance and perform duties competently and caringly.
• Follow measures for preventing exposure to bloodborne pathogens and comply with safety and patient safety practices.
• Participate in the Hazardous Material Program and attend monthly departmental meetings and in-services.
• Recognize responsibilities related to patient abuse and follow policy for appropriate referrals and interventions.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
• Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for the job and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.

What This Job Offers

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