Patient Care Technician

Kaiser Permanente • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician supports the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, or designee, the Patient Care Technician assists the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care. Working as part of a team with the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician participates in providing patient care, including: Implements progressive mobility guidelines (e.g. patients in chair for meals). Ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. Uses patient handling equipment in the tasks of lifting, transferring, repositioning and transporting patients. As needed, may also transport patients within the medical center and deliver and pick up specimens and prescriptions. Assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to: feeding, bathing, toileting, providing water, answering the phone, and oral care. Within the Patient Care Technician duties and responsibilities and dependant on the patient population, assists the Registered Nurse with patient monitoring, including but not limited to: obtaining, recording and reporting vital signs, weights, and measuring and recording inputs/outputs. May perform EKGs as required. In coordination with the Registered Nurse and other medical center staff, will maintain a clean and safe environment by providing a newly admitted patient with supplies (e.g. ICS/ Admission Kit), ensuring a clean and tidy bedside, and neat linens. Performs other related duties as necessary. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Patient Care Technician may act as a sitter to ensure that patient safety needs are met. As a sitter, the Patient Care Technician will assist the registered nurse assigned to the patient in providing care including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, monitoring and engage the patient in diversional and therapeutic activities.

Requirements

• Ability to work under the direction of a Nurse Manager or designee.
• Experience in patient care or related field.
• Knowledge of patient handling equipment and safety protocols.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Certification as a Patient Care Technician or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients.
• Participate in providing patient care, including implementing progressive mobility guidelines.
• Ambulate, turn, and reposition patients.
• Use patient handling equipment for lifting, transferring, repositioning, and transporting patients.
• Transport patients within the medical center and deliver/pick up specimens and prescriptions as needed.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, toileting, and oral care.
• Monitor patients by obtaining, recording, and reporting vital signs, weights, and measuring inputs/outputs.
• Perform EKGs as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Act as a sitter to ensure patient safety needs are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed