PCT Patient Care Technician Full Time Nights PCT

Vibra Travels•White Oak, PA

About The Position

Performs direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists patients with living skills, including bathing, eating, and hygiene; changes bed linens; collects non-invasive body fluid specimens; gathers vital signs; and assists physicians and nursing staff with procedures within the scope of practice. Provides care for adult or geriatric patients aged 18 years and over.

Requirements

Previous patient care experience; experience in a hospital or long-term care facility is preferred.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Ability to care for adult or geriatric patients aged 18 years and over.

Nice To Haves

Nurse Aid certification preferred.
Previous patient care experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulating, pre-operative and post-operative care, assisting with bedpans, urinals, or commodes, using special equipment, applying appliances, taking blood pressure and TPR, and documenting care.
Prepare units, patient rooms, supplies, and beds for admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, emergencies, and discharges.
Obtain and document admission height, weight, vital signs, intake and output, and percentage of diet consumed.
Provide personal care such as bed baths, oral hygiene, hair care, back care, dressing, and changing bed linen.
Prepare patients for meals, serve and remove food trays, assist with meals or feeding, and distribute ordered drinking water and nourishment.
Perform assigned glucometer quality controls each shift.
Answer call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds on assigned patients.
Provide general care to patients in isolation and follow isolation protocols.
Assist Registered Nurses and/or Licensed Practical Nurses with treatment procedures.
Assist with and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
Assist patients with the handling and care of clothing and personal property, including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.
Collect and transport specimens to the correct department.
Transport patients to and from departments as requested.
Report and, when appropriate, record patient care and assessment data, changes in patient condition or behavior, and unusual incidents to the responsible Nurse.
Participate in and contribute to Nursing Care Plans.
Provide post-mortem care and assist with transport as needed.
Help maintain a safe and clean environment by cleaning utility rooms and equipment, preparing equipment for disinfection or sterilization, reporting equipment problems, handling clean and dirty linen appropriately, and storing unit supplies.
Maintain interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel while protecting patient confidentiality.
Attend assigned in-service education, scheduled staff meetings, monthly departmental meetings, and required competency, training, and in-service programs.
Use supplies and linen carefully and efficiently, and follow established charge procedures for patient charge items.
Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the Nurse Manager or Nurse.
Respect each patient's rights, dignity, and individuality in all interactions.
Follow the Hospital Compliance Plan, hospital and departmental policies, attendance requirements, and safety and patient safety practices; report suspected compliance violations.
Work effectively as a team member and assist with orientation of new employees.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance and conduct duties competently and compassionately.
Comply with measures to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and participate in the Hazardous Material Program.
Recognize responsibilities related to patient abuse and follow policy for appropriate referrals or interventions.
Understand and participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for work, and share it only on a need-to-know basis.