Patient Care Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support required upon hire; maintain current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a latex-safe environment and be physically qualified for respirator use initially and as required.
• Ability to perform the stated physical and sensory functions, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, patient handling, lifting, and maintaining required vision, hearing, tactile, and olfactory functions.

Nice To Haves

• One year of patient-care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
• Assist patients with everyday needs, including personal hygiene, using the restroom, and grooming.
• Monitor vital signs, EKG signals, and patient condition.
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments.
• Ensure rooms have adequate patient-care supplies and clean linen.
• Assist patients with particular issues or needs and provide appropriate emotional support.
• Place patients on cardiac monitors.
• Empty drains, ostomies, and Foley bags.
• Perform blood sugar checks.
• Measure and document vital signs, identify patient concerns, and report them to colleagues.
• Move, turn, or relocate patients as required for their comfort and medical needs.
• Perform other duties assigned by the department leader.