Patient Care Technician
About The Position
St. John's Riverside Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nurses in providing patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN and supports patients through transport, routine care, testing, communication, and upkeep of patient-care areas. The role emphasizes respectful, compassionate, patient- and family-focused care, patient engagement, and commitment to quality improvement and the hospital’s core values. Duties may vary by individual site and may be included, excluded, or modified as appropriate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Patient Care Technician certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient transport, including admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s core values through involvement in quality improvement and embody AIDET by treating patients and coworkers with respect and kindness.
- Create a positive patient experience, engage patients in their treatment, provide support, use de-escalation techniques, and escalate concerns to a nurse when additional interventions are needed.
- Attend daily communication huddles.
- Perform venous blood draws, point-of-care testing as ordered, blood glucose monitoring, and EKGs; collect and process specimens, including COVID swabs, and perform other unit duties.
- Greet and orient patients to the patient-care area.
- Perform hourly purposeful rounding for assigned patients.
- Report off to the oncoming CNA, PCT, LPN, or RN before leaving the hospital.
- Measure and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and oxygen saturation, in accordance with hospital policy.
- Monitor weight and intake and output.
- Provide oxygen therapy and change oxygen tanks.
- Maintain the order and appearance of patient rooms and work areas, and restock supplies at the end of the shift.
- Orient personnel to the unit.
- Promote professional growth and meet changing organizational needs.
- Follow the hospital attendance policy.
- Perform responsibilities and duties in compliance with hospital policies and procedures; duties may vary by site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
