Patient Care Technician - CVICU (H4)

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a trained member of the unit-based team who supports the ongoing delivery of care to assigned patients in the Coronary Care Unit (H4). This unit has a 24-bed capacity and cares for a variety of patients, including those who have had trauma-related accidents, blunt or penetrating trauma, bone and joint injuries, spinal trauma, or traumatic brain injuries. It also cares for surgical patients who have had solid organ transplants (liver and kidney), abdominal surgeries, and a variety of other surgical interventions that may require additional monitoring in an ICU. Additionally, the unit provides care for cardiovascular patients who have had coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair or replacement, thoracotomy, carotid endarterectomy, or a variety of vascular-related interventions. The PCT works under the direct supervision of the R.N. and performs tasks and duties which do not require a license, professional judgment, or intervention. The PCT must pass the required competencies and works within the Department of Nursing standards, adhering to UAMS clinical programs, policies, procedures, standards, and guest care guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Successful completion of patient care technician course within 3 months of hire
Excellent communication skills
Ability to follow oral instructions
Basic computer skills
Strong work ethics and accountability
Ability to lift 100 lbs. to waist height
Must pass the required competencies
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR)

Nice To Haves

Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman
Previous Patient Care experience working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Responsibilities

Obtains patient report and has ongoing communication with R.N. regarding patient care/changes in condition
Informs nurse of patient requests or complaints
Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
Transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed
Carries out the Plan of Care for Patient using a Multidisciplinary Approach as Delegated by Team Leader
Communicates effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care
Accepts directions from R.N.s and team members
Follows through on delegated patient care activities
Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with activities (ambulation, up in chair, turn and reposition)
Documents all patient care activities/tasks, vital signs, ADL, wave tests, I&O's accurately and timely and per unit and department standards
Assists patients and visitors with information and/or solutions to problems
Serves as resources person to support department members in performance of duties
Notifies appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention
May perform other duties as assigned