PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN- 4 SOUTH (CRITICAL CARE STEPDOWN UNIT)

Patient Care Technician

Provides support to the patient care team, by performing direct patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Provides assistance, collects specimens, and performs limited tests per physician order according to established procedures and training.

Supports other direct caregivers as needed, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Performs activities of daily living including but not limited to: Ambulation, Heights and weights, Bedpans, Toileting, JP/NG drain care, Positioning/turns/skin care, Ostomy care, Incontinence, Feeds Meal intake, Call lights, Empties foleys, Bathing/showering, Transfers to chair/log roll, I#O#s and charting in Cerner, Pass Water, Vital Signs, Oral Care, Catheter care, Maintaining safety, Preventative foam dressing, Distributes clean linen and collect dirty linen. Transports monitored and non-monitored assigned patients throughout all areas of the hospital as directed. Assists with patient transfers and discharges, including removal of equipment from patient rooms post-discharge. Assists patient with menu completion. Delivers nourishments to assigned patient; provides water, ice, and between meal dietary needs to patients; cleans/maintains patient refrigerator and updates refrigerator temperature log, as assigned. Cleans equipment/utility room and stocks rooms. Collects specimens and obtains blood glucose according to established procedures and per physician orders and policy. Arranges for transport of specimens to laboratory as appropriate. Performs EKGs, removal of Foley catheters, and bladder scans under the guidance of a registered nurse. Places patient on monitor telemetry leads, if applicable. Applies external devices (such as SCD#s, Pulse Oximetry, TPump/Aqua K pad, etc.) per physician order. Maintains safety initiatives including but not limited to hourly rounding, answering lights, monitoring patients who are a high risk for falls, and may be asked to provide 1:1 bedside companionship for patients as indicated. Ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations. Conveys an attitude of understanding, trust, and compassion for individuals. Good communication skills. Commits to providing exceptional customer service to our patients and visitors. Commits to treating coworkers with respect and dignity and will follow our Non-negotiable Standards to promote a consistent positive experience for patients, employees and visitors. Documents care provided in Cerner. If applicable to the clinical unit, the applicant will have to demonstrate Monitor Transport Technician competency within the first 4-6 months and then annually after the initial completion of the Monitor Transport Technician class. The first 365 days requires demonstration of competency 3 times. Complete house wide mandatory education and maintains Basic Life Support Certification and any licensure if applicable.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• High School graduate
• AHA Healthcare Provider Training is required (BLS)
• Adheres to the hospital attendance policy and will make every effort to consistently be punctual when reporting to work and during daily activities.
• Basic computer skills are required

Working Conditions:

• Working hours vary according to departmental needs.
• Works under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Lunch periods will be assigned by the Charge RN.
• Requires full range of body motion which may include handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• May require exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
• Patient Care Technicians will be working weekend and holiday rotation and varied shifts per clinical unit area.

Hazardous Exposure Category: Category III