Patient Care Technician | Neuroscience Unit

Patient Care Technician | Neuroscience Unit (2500004D)

In collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, perform basic nursing care activities, assist in maintaining a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assist staff members and help direct patient flow.

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year Experience in a health care setting if possible pediatrics; one semester clinical experience completed at an accredited school of nursing or military corpsman training. (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Basic computer skills (typing, use of mouse, e‑mail).
• Knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Human relations and interpersonal skills.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Patient Care Technician (CPCT) (Required)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)

• Include but not limited to orienting family to use of call lights, monitor and unit.
• Set up of monitor and alarms.
• Perform vital signs, height, weight and head circumference.

• Patient ADL’s include but not limited to daily bath, skin care with mouth care and peri-care.
• Ensure proper nutrition as ordered (ng, gt, or tray).
• Care of tube feeding and feeding of patients.
• Application of skin creams as directed by RN.
• Collection of cultures, urine and stool samples, etc.

• Recognize and report pain and skin breakdown.
• Prioritize tasks and special requests from RN.
• Assist in performance of trach care and EVDs.
• Assist with central line dressing, pin care, cast and traction care and care for dying patients.
• Assist with preparation of room for discharge and admission; assist with patient flow by maintaining a neat and orderly environment.
• Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels.

• Observe and alert RN when there are monitor deviations.
• When assigned to monitor bank will follow the monitor guidelines to dress code and professionalism.

• Care for isolation patients.
• Adherence to hand washing before and after every patient.
• Clean equipment after each patient’s use.

• Document on nursing database, flow sheets and vital signs in a timely manner and notify appropriate charge nurse in computer or chart as suitable.

• Communicate effectively with RN and team members to achieve goals by reporting any changes, abnormal findings, and participate in beginning and end of shift reporting.
• Maintain professional relationships with patients and families.
• Resolve conflict with co‑workers appropriately.
• Support a family-centered care environment.
• Communicate with RN on all patient care activities at least every hour; notify charge nurse when leaving and returning to the unit for any reason.
• Demonstrate non‑judgmental behavior.

• Keep informed about council meetings and unit issues.
• Participate in shared decision making through contributing to unit discussion and support shared leadership decisions.

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
• Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self‑check behavior and performance.

• Unit communications associate follows all Hospital / Departmental policies/procedures.
• Remain on unit during assigned shift, notify Charge Nurse and appropriate staff members when leaving the unit for patient care related errands; leave patient care area only when assigned shift is completed, replacement staff member is present, and report is given.
• Use designated staff areas for eating, smoking, and socializing (perform only during assigned breaks).
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