Patient Care Technician FT Nights
About The Position
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Round Rock is a long-term acute care hospital specializing in care for patients recovering from intensive care and medically complex conditions. It offers long-term acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient wound care, intensive care, and telemetry services. The acute rehabilitation unit serves patients ready for intensive therapy, and outpatient wound care includes a hyperbaric oxygen suite. The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care on the Patient Care Unit under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, following the patient’s plan of care and working with licensed caregivers and Respiratory, Rehab, and Laboratory departments. The role observes patients, documents care and responses, and communicates significant information to the registered nurse and other appropriate team members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, including equivalent secondary-school education or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
- Completion of a postsecondary Patient Care Training program (certificate, diploma, or program graduation).
- At least 6 months of experience in a patient care setting.
- BLS certification upon hire or within the facility-specified time frame.
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Good and regular attendance.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
Nice To Haves
- State-registered or certified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic care to non-acutely ill patients.
- Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulation, preoperative and postoperative care, use of bedpans, urinals or commodes, application of binders or anti-embolism stockings, bathing and personal care, linen changes, and maintaining patient rooms and bedside areas.
- Measure and accurately record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output; document care in a timely manner.
- Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure necessary equipment is available, and maintain a clean, comfortable environment.
- Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and handle patient belongings and personal property.
- Answer and respond appropriately to patient call lights, telephone calls, and paging system communications.
- Perform routine treatment procedures, including enemas and application of heat or cold appliances, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under the direction of an RN.
- Ensure patients are properly positioned and aligned.
- Assist the Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
- Serve and remove meal trays and assist with feeding and meal preparation tasks such as opening containers and cutting food.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed of unit activities, needs, and patient-care-related problems.
- Function as a member of the Patient Care Team in conjunction with the Licensed Direct Care Giver and other relevant departments.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
