Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

Under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, provides patient care to an assigned group of patients, utilizing basic skills and knowledge. Observes and reports patient's condition, activities, and needs to licensed nurse accurately and in a timely manner. Documents data according to unit/department/hospital policy.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Patient Care Technicians (PCT's) are required to have Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) Certification through the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have good interpersonal skills, good communication skills & excellent team working abilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Provides patient care to an assigned group of patients, utilizing basic skills and knowledge. Performs procedural tasks and assists ADL, considering patient's age and cultural/psychosocial factors. Observes and reports patient's condition, activities, and needs to licensed nurse accurately and in a timely manner. Demonstrates specialty skills and knowledge appropriate to patient population. Correctly performs technical procedures listed on the unit specific skills checklist as delegated by the Licensed Nurse. Documents data according to unit/hospital policy. Records treatments or procedures performed legibly and accurately. Records I & O's, vital signs, and other data promptly. Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities. Attends mandatory in-services and meets unit educational standards. Accurately completes variance reports. Modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements. Performs environmental activities to maintain a clean and orderly patient room/unit. Completes assigned unit duties. Performs housekeeping duties as assigned. Transports patients, food, supplies, equipment, and specimens as necessary. Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established. Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.

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