Patient Care Technician - Orthopedic Unit (6AB)
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) facilitates and assists in meeting patient needs. The PCT performs tasks within the range of responsibilities that a Registered Nurse (RN) may delegate to an unlicensed patient care provider. The PCT follows direction from the RN, Lead/Charge Nurse, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, and House Supervisor. The position is part-time in the Orthopedic Surgery unit. The listed shift runs from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The position may require rotation among shifts and units and work on some weekends and holidays. Float and rotation are indicated for the role. Employment is subject to required pre-employment drug and other health screenings. The University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- Attend and successfully complete the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course and maintain CPR/BLS certification thereafter, unless exempted by the stated qualifications.
- Ability to write legibly, speak articulately, and follow directions accurately.
- Ability to plan and organize work and work under supervision.
- Willingness to accept responsibility for patients in their care when performing delegated functions and to perform duties according to established methods and procedures.
- Work some weekends and holidays.
- May be required to rotate shifts and units.
- Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20, including color vision when applicable.
- Ability to hear, with or without aids, and orally communicate.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer or lift 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and kneel frequently.
- Ability to perform CPR.
- Pre-employment drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR/BLS certification and an active state registry certification after passing a State Approved CNA or STNA exam may exempt candidates from the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course.
- Current CPR/BLS certification and recent graduation from an accredited nursing program may exempt candidates from the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course.
- Current CPR/BLS certification and recent equivalent experience, with successful completion of the Skill Assessment, may exempt candidates from the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and assist in meeting patient needs.
- Perform duties delegated by an RN within the responsibilities permitted for an unlicensed patient care provider.
- Follow direction from the RN, Lead/Charge Nurse, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, and House Supervisor.
- Accept responsibility for patients while performing delegated functions and carry out delegated duties according to established methods and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
