Position: PCT II, Clinical Decision Unit, 32 Hours, Days
PCT II, Clinical Decision Unit, 32 Hours, Days
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $18.92 - $30.80
Final offer may vary within this range based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details: Holidays – Every Other Holiday, Weekends – Every Other Weekend
Scheduled
Hours:
7a-3p
Shift: Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 32
Cost Center: 10020 - 0210 Clinical Decisions Unit
Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
Signing bonus may be available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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Major
Responsibilities
Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients, including skin condition, vital signs, and mental status.Provides constant observation of high‑risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.Participates in developing and maintaining a safe environment, utilizing interventions to de‑escalate patients and, if unsuccessful, participating in restraints per training and education.Assists patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals, and nourishment.Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients using proper safety techniques and body mechanics.Maintains patient safety by performing safety checks, using fall‑prevention devices/strategies, and following the Restraint Policy when caring for a restrained patient.Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oxymetry) and measures patients’ height and weight.Performs EKGs, point‑of‑care tests, and bladder scans; collects, labels, and prepares specimens for lab transport.Performs phlebotomy in designated locations.Performs unit‑specific procedures such as telemetry battery changes, equipment checks, cleaning between patients, and proper supply storage.Assists RN/LIC in treatments and procedures by preparing patients, setting up equipment, using sterile technique when indicated, and providing emotional support.Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake; sets up and refills tube‑feeding solutions; empties and records output from Foley catheters, ostomies, and drainage systems; performs ostomy care as directed.Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs, building positive rapport and relationships.Provides respectful, culturally and age‑appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, and others.Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards, bulletin boards, posted notices, and UMMHC e‑mails.Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.Attends meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.Respects diverse views, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and fosters a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment.Maintains reliable, predictable attendance.Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.All responsibilities are essential job functions.
Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education
Minimum of a high school education or GED.Current Basic Life Support certification.Experience/Skills
Demonstrated competency attainment at the Patient Care Technician I level; minimum…
