Patient Care Tech - PRN- Camden - PRN

Medical University of South Carolina•Camden, NJ

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCT performs multi-skilled activities supporting a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and desired patient outcomes. Responsibilities include measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying patient concerns and reporting them to colleagues, and moving, turning, or relocating patients to support their comfort and medical needs. The role calls for patience, empathy, intuition, and effective communication and organizational skills when interacting with the Manager, Charge Nurse, and other care team members. This is a PRN hourly position with a minimum requirement of one 12-hour shift per week. The PCT helps maintain patient rooms and supplies, assists patients with daily needs and basic care, monitors vital signs and patient condition, supports nursing staff with basic treatments, and performs other duties assigned by the department leader.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be kept current. Accepted credentials include American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking; work indoors and in a latex-safe environment; and work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, with the listed lifting, carrying, and force-exertion capabilities.
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Ability to maintain required vision, hearing, tactile, and olfactory sensory functions, including physical qualification for respirator use initially and as required.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, grasping, fine manipulation, repetitive hand and arm motions, and patient transfers.

Nice To Haves

One year of patient-care work experience in a healthcare facility or Certified Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
Assist patients with everyday needs, including personal hygiene, using the restroom, and grooming.
Monitor vital signs, EKG signals, and patient condition.
Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments.
Ensure rooms have adequate patient-care supplies and clean linen.
Assist patients with particular issues or needs and provide appropriate emotional support.
Place patients on cardiac monitors.
Empty drains, ostomies, and Foley bags.
Perform blood sugar checks.
Move, turn, or relocate patients as needed for comfort and medical requirements.
Measure and document vital signs; identify patient concerns and report them to colleagues.
Perform other duties assigned by the department leader.