Patient Care Tech

Patient Care TechnicianJob Summary:Standards of CareAssists the patients with activities of daily living.Assists the healthcare team by collecting, reporting, and documenting patient data.Maintains high patient and family satisfaction by providing care that is based upon individual needs.Essential Job Duties:Standards of PerformanceQuality CareThe patient care technician systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of assigned duties throughout the unit.Performance AppraisalPatient Care Technicians evaluate their own nursing practice in relation to standards and regulations.EducationPatient Care Technicians acquire and maintain current knowledge of their assigned duties.CollegialityPatient Care Technicians interact with, and contribute to, the development of peers.EthicsPatient Care Technicians deliver care in a nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory, sensitive, and culturally competent manner.CollaborationPatient Care Technicians collaborate with the client, family members, significant others, and health care providers in providing care.CommunicationPatient Care Technicians communicate effectively with clients, families, and other health care professionals.Secondary Job Duties:Supportive of ordering process when needed.Assists with maintaining the medical record.Greets and assists guests to provide information and access to appropriate resources.Assists with ordering supplies for the department while being fiscally responsible.Minimum Qualifications:Education -- High school diploma or equivalent.Experience -- Previous hospital or healthcare experience preferred.Reports to: And is accountable to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and/or Director of the area.