Patient Care Technician - Pediatric Adult Med/Surg, 32 hr days
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse to provide basic patient care and support patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety. The role assists with delivery of patient care by performing technical, therapeutic, and administrative tasks and procedures for which the technician has been trained. The technician participates as a multi-skilled caregiver on the patient care team, is responsible for the quality of their own work, and remains flexible in response to change. Tasks include taking vital signs and measuring height, weight, and oxygen saturation; reporting unusual observations to the nurse; collecting specimens; recording and measuring intake and output; providing personal care and helping patients with daily activities; performing basic clinical procedures independently or under RN supervision; and supporting nutritional needs by assisting with or ordering room service, setting up meal trays, and feeding patients.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and write and perform basic four-function math.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
- CNA certification is preferred but not required upon hire.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
- Medical terminology preferred.
- Desire to help people and/or aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional.
Nice To Haves
- CNA certification.
- Basic computer skills.
- Medical terminology knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Support patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety.
- Perform trained technical, therapeutic, and administrative tasks and procedures.
- Participate as a multi-skilled caregiver on the patient care team and maintain the quality of own work.
- Take vital signs and measure height, weight, and oxygen saturation.
- Report unusual observations to the nurse.
- Collect specimens for analysis.
- Record and measure patient intake and output.
- Provide personal care and assist patients with daily activities.
- Perform basic clinical procedures independently or under RN supervision.
- Assist with or order room service, set up meal trays, and feed patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
