Patient Care Tech Float Pool​/EOW

Overview

A PCT is responsible for performing phlebotomy, EKG’s and filing. Draws blood and transports to lab; collecting and receiving in proper manner. Must demonstrate a willingness to learn. Must be able to communicate effectively with all hospital personnel and present a courteous and professional manner to the public. Must be capable of delivering appropriate care to patients from neonate through geriatric with regards to age specific considerations.

Performs direct and indirect care duties under the guidance and direction of the RN and LPN. Activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid needs; elimination needs; and task delegated by the primary licensed nurse. Performs skilled procedures under the supervision of the licensed nurse. Indirect patient care includes, but is not limited to cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas and maintaining an environment that is neat and free of hazards to the patient’s wellbeing;

assisting with clerical tasks as assigned. An understanding of and willingness to follow infection control and safety guidelines is mandatory. Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values and adheres to UNITY HEALTH’s policies and procedures.

• Draws blood and transports to lab; collects and receives in proper manner. Assists with phlebotomy, EKGs and filing as directed.
• Performs direct and indirect care duties under the guidance of the RN and LPN; assists with activities of daily living and age-specific patient care from neonate through geriatric.
• Direct care duties include assisting with personal hygiene, observing patient condition and vital signs, feeding and elimination patterns, and assisting the nurse with delegated patient care.
• Indirect duties include general housekeeping, ordering and maintenance of supplies, and computer entry abilities.
• Maintains infection control and safety guidelines; adheres to job safety requirements; follows safety-sensitive policy as described.

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be a graduate of an approved PCT program or have completed Unity Health PCA II Course. APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE PROOF OF QUALIFYING PCT COURSE COMPLETION IN ORDER TO CONTINUE WITH APPLICATION PROCESS.
• Training and
  
  Experience:
  
  Training performing EKGs and phlebotomy preferred or time on the job training. Knowledge of basic non-technical skills as acquired through on-the-job training.
• Job Knowledge: Phlebotomy, EKGs and filing. Must be capable of delivering appropriate care to patients from neonate through geriatric with regards to age specific considerations. Knowledge of computers necessary. Ability to perform duties for direct and indirect patient care.
• Direct care responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, observing patient condition, vital signs, nutrition and elimination needs, and tasks delegated by the primary licensed nurse. Indirect duties may include housekeeping, supplies management, and computer entry.
• Safety Sensitive: YES

Maintains good physical and emotional wellbeing. Job responsibilities require a considerable amount of physical work. The individual will be required to assist with lifting and moving patients, pushing of carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment; and lifting or pushing of up to 50 pounds. The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties; must be able to maneuver throughout the halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.

The individual must also be able to perform writing and computer entry. Travel to various departments will be required. The position has some exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids and to cleansing agents; exposure to infectious wastes and body fluids may require gloves, masks, gown, and goggles.