Patient Care Technician- Med Surg
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct and indirect care to patients, including support for nutrition, hygiene, safety, and physical and psychological comfort. The PCT works under the supervision of licensed nursing staff and supports patients and their significant others. Work is primarily performed in patient settings, with extensive interaction with patients, staff, physicians, family members, and visitors. The role is performed in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The PCT assists nursing staff with patient care appropriate to the PCT’s skills and training, and helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe care environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The PCT provides delegated basic care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Understanding of common medical terms used in patient care and documentation.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Familiarity with patient care procedures, including vital signs monitoring, bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Knowledge of infection prevention practices and safety protocols in healthcare settings.
- Understanding of how to navigate and enter patient information in electronic health records (EHR).
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills, training, and department needs.
- Help maintain a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment under RN supervision.
- Perform delegated basic patient care services and activities of daily living.
- Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the shift, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, and calorie counts, within the PCT’s competency.
- Assist patients with meals, bathing, oral care, grooming, and elimination; change bed linens as needed.
- Assist with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, and ambulation, including use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
- Obtain and collect specimens.
- Comply with hospital policies and procedures and observe State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
