Patient Care Technician

Overview

Summary of Position:
Provides support to the patient care team, by performing direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Provides assistance, collects specimens, and performs limited tests per physician order according to established procedures and training.

• Supports other direct caregivers as needed, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Performs activities of daily living including but not limited to ambulation; bedpan-toileting; positioning/turns/skin care; continence care; meal intake; empties Foley’s; transfers to chair/log roll; pass water; oral care; maintaining safety; heights and weights; catheter and Ostomy care; gastro-intestinal/NG drainage care; feeds; answer call lights; baths/showers; I&O’s and charting in Cerner; vital signs; catheter care; preventative foam dressing.
• Makes beds and performs other special housekeeping duties as directed. Distributes clean linen and collect dirty linen.
• Transports monitored and non-monitored assigned patients throughout all hospital areas as directed. Assists with patient transfers and discharges, including removal of equipment from patient rooms post-discharge.
• Assists patient with menu completion; delivers nourishments; provides water, ice, and between-meal dietary needs; cleans/maintains patient refrigerator and updates refrigerator temperature log.
• Cleans equipment/utility room and stocks rooms.
• Collects specimens and obtains blood glucose according to established procedures and physician orders. Arranges for transport of specimens to laboratory as appropriate.
• Performs EKGs, removal of Foley catheters, and bladder scans under the guidance of a registered nurse.
• Places patient on monitor telemetry leads, if applicable.
• Applies external devices per physician order (SCDs, Pulse Oximetry, TPump/Aqua K pad, etc.).
• Maintains safety initiatives including hourly rounding, answering lights, monitoring high-risk patients for falls, and may be asked to provide 1:1 bedside companionship as indicated.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations; conveys understanding, trust, and compassion; demonstrates good communication skills; commits to exceptional customer service and to treating coworkers with respect and dignity in line with Non-negotiable Standards.
• Documents care provided in Cerner.
• If applicable to the unit, demonstrates Monitor Transport Technician competency within the first 4-6 months and annually thereafter; the first 365 days requires competency demonstration 3 times.
• Completes housewide mandatory education and maintains Basic Life Support Certification and any applicable licensure.

Note:

The duties described are intended to outline typical responsibilities and are not all-inclusive or prescriptive of additional tasks that may be assigned.

• Education and Training
• High School graduate
• AHA Healthcare Provider Training is required (BLS)
• Adheres to the hospital attendance policy and strives to be punctual
• Basic computer skills are required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

• Working hours vary according to departmental needs.
• Works under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Lunch periods are assigned by the Charge RN.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• May involve exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other hazards common to a clinical environment (risk of falls, strains, etc.).
• Patient Care Technicians may work weekend and holiday rotations and varied shifts per unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM:
Check all factors present as essential job requirements and indicate whether the factor is performed. O = Occasionally; F = Frequently; C = Constantly; N = Not essential.

O Standing
O Walking
O Lifting (70 pounds)
O Carrying (70 pounds)
O Pushing (70 pounds)
N Climbing with (70 pounds)
O Stooping/Bending
O Twisting/Turning
O Kneeling/Squatting
O Crawling
O Reaching Up/Reaching Forward

Additional Information Concerning Physical Requirements For The Position
Performing patient care responsibilities as required

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
Category III

Population Specific Competency

• The incumbent will interact effectively with patient populations with sensitivity to communication needs and an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.