Patient Care Technician (PCT) Inpatient
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as a caregiver to patients during scheduled work periods, providing patient-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role involves recording vital statistics and other basic health information; administering basic health care and medical treatments; and assisting patients with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meals, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry. The PCT also cleans patient living areas and treatment rooms, collects non-invasive biological specimens, prepares treatment areas and medical equipment, disposes of biomedical waste according to standards and policy, and performs clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient care. When necessary to provide safe care, the employee provides one-on-one patient care.
Requirements
- Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- For work in North Dakota, employees who are not Certified Nursing Assistants must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry after completing training and competency validation or within four months of initial employment.
- For work in Wisconsin, employees must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility, or be a student nurse enrolled at a school approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing who has completed a basic nursing course and 16 hours of clinical experience.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Responsibilities
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
- Assist patients with daily living activities, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and dining, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
- Clean patient living areas and treatment rooms.
- Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
- Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use; clean medical equipment.
- Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
- Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
- Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
