Patient Care Technician- Pediatric Adult Med/Surg, Weekend Incentive, 36 hour Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides basic care and attends to patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the technician assists with patient care by performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks, and procedures for which they have been trained. The role involves participating as a multi-skilled caregiver on a patient care team, taking responsibility for the quality of their own work, and remaining flexible in response to change. The position is described as a 36-hour night role with a weekend incentive. Weekend incentive requirements specify 24 hours per weekend in 12-hour night shifts, with work required on 46 of 52 weekends per calendar year. Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
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.
- Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
- CNA certification is preferred but is not required upon hire.
- Basic computer skills are preferred.
- Medical terminology knowledge is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Desire to help people and/or aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional.
- Basic computer skills.
- Medical terminology knowledge.
- CNA certification.
Responsibilities
- Measure and record vital signs, 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 the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Support patients’ nutritional needs by assisting with and ordering room service, setting up meal trays, and feeding patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
