Ambulatory Patient Care Tech - GI Clinic - PRN

Patient Care Technician

Kids Are Our Everything.

10058 Gastroenterology Clinic

Pay Range: $20.75 - $40.99

About the Role:

The Patient Care Technician 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, assisting staff members and help direct patient flow.

What You'll Bring:

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience:

• 1 year in a healthcare setting if possible, in pediatrics
• 1 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, email)
• Knowledge of aseptic technique
• Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Human relations and interpersonal skills

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) (Required)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities:

• Patient Services Admission
  • 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 Services Daily Living
  • 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.
• Direct Patient Care
  • 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
• Monitor Surveillance
  • Observe and alert RN when there are monitor deviations
  • When assigned to monitor bank will follow the monitor guidelines to dress code and professionalism
• Infection Control
  • Care for isolation patients
  • Adherence to hand washing before and after every patient
  • Clean equipment after each patient's use
• Documentation
  • Document on nursing database, flow sheets and vital signs in a timely manner and notify appropriate charge nurse in computer or chart as suitable
• Communication/Professionalism
  • 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
• Shared Leadership
  • Keep informed about council meetings and unit issues
  • Participate in shared decision making through contributing to unit discussion and support shared leadership decisions
• Safety
  • 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 take 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

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.