Patient Care Technician PRN - Colonel Glenn Clinic

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician, (PCT), is a specifically trained member of the unit based team. The Patient Care Technician supports the on-going delivery of care as identified by the multi-disciplinary Patient Management Team. The Patient Care Technician works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs tasks and duties which do not require a licensed practitioner, professional judgment or intervention.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Successful completion of PCT course within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Assists patients and visitors with information and issues.
Notifies appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention.
Obtains patient report, communicates with nursing staff regarding patient care/changes in condition.
Informs nurses of patient requests or complaints.
Documents patient care activities/tasks, including vital signs, activities of daily life (ADL), wave tests, and input and output (I&Os).
Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with activities.
Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies inside and outside of rooms.
Prepares treatment rooms for examinations.
Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed.
Serves as a resource person to support department members in the performance of duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.