Patient Care Technician

JOB TITLE: Patient Care Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:  Under supervision, performs routine non-professional care; bathes, dresses and feeds patients; take and record vital signs; collect specimens and performs related patient care tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Accurately obtains vital signs (TR, BP, SA02) and weights in a timely manner and documents on flow sheet reports to nurse any irregularities.
• Administers simple treatments and/or tests according to policy.
• Provides post procedure care to patients in an efficient and empathetic manner.
• Initiates patient care consistent with the nursing plan which is age-specific and incorporates patient growth and development issues.
• Provides/assists patients with activities of daily care, i.e., bathing, feeding, toileting and grooming.
• Provides comfort measures to patients such as changing linen, fresh water and back rubs.
• Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility, lifting, turning and positioning and range of motion exercise as directed.
• Understands and applies principles of aseptic technique at all times in caring for patients.
• As directed by the registered nurse, provides treatments/procedures such as EKG, and accucheck testing.
• During emergencies, supports the nursing staff in the procurement of equipment and supplies, processing of lab specimens and other general emergency procedures as directed by the nurse.
• Documents patient data and interventions in the medical record or on flow sheets and reports to the nurse any abnormal findings.
• Assists in obtaining specimens in a timely manner while preserving the patients’ safety, dignity and autonomy.
• Assists with age-specific patient teaching through reinforcement of skills taught and evaluated by the nurse.
• Notifies the nurse of any changes in the patients’ condition in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge to assist physician during simple procedure at the discretion of the RN.
• Maintains appropriate level of supplies in the assigned area.
• Prepares rooms in between patients in a timely and accurate manner.
• Demonstrates willingness to run errands for the nursing staff upon request.
• Utilizes appropriate transfer techniques to insure patient comfort and safety.
• Helps to keep all clinical areas neat and clean.
• Maintains a professional image at all times.
• Offers assistance to other areas during slow periods.
• Keeps the supervisor informed when leaving the area.
• Uses appropriate phone manners.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Verbalizes concerns using the appropriate chain of command.
• Uses proper body mechanics when lifting or moving patients.
• Wears personal protective equipment as deemed necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• At least six months prior related experience in assisting with care of patients.
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS certificate.

OTHER:

• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: 

• This position requires prolonged periods of standing with a mixture of light, moderate and heavy physical work.
• Ability to lift patients or assist in lifting patients is required.
• Patient care may require reaching, pulling, pushing, bending and stooping.
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:  Normal busy office environment.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Benefits

Weofferacomprehensivebenefitspackage,including:

• ComprehensiveHealth,Dental,andVisionInsurance
• HealthSavingsAccount(HSA)withEmployerContribution
• Employer-PaidLifeInsurance
• PaidTimeOff(PTO)
• 401(k)RetirementPlanwithCompanyMatch
• EmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP)
• ProfessionalDevelopmentOpportunities
• AndMore!