Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience Intermediate Unit (6JC) - 90% - Day/Night
About The Position
The Neuroscience Intermediate Unit (6 JCP) is a 47-bed intermediate and acute care neuroscience unit caring for an adult neurology and neurosurgical patient population requiring telemetry monitoring, ventriculostomies with intracranial pressure monitoring, and intensive neurological monitoring. Patient diagnoses include stroke, central nervous system (CNS) autoimmune diseases, surgeries of the brain and spinal cord, and neurological traumas involving the head, brain, and spinal cord. The unit has received recognition as a Joint Commission Stroke Center of Excellence, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, and has the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care, and is a Joint Commission Designated Primary Stroke Center.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
Responsibilities
- Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
- Carry out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including but not limited to phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, & Foley catheter removal and cares for patients who are medically isolated
- Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc
- Perform special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge including but not limited to phlebotomy, ECG lead/12 lead placement, and brace/pin site cares
- Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges
- Directly provide for patients' personal hygiene and comfort
- Turn, positions and ambulates patients
- Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies
- Feed patients, serve drinking water and nourishments, and record patients' intake
- Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output
- Participate in nursing care conferences; report pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge
- Provide for patient comfort measures through social interactions
- Share responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of unit
- May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse
- Clean areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment
- Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units
Benefits
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- health, dental, life and disability insurance options
- generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
