Patient Care Technician Acute Care

PCT/CNA

Position Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of the unit and patient rooms for receiving admissions, transfers, and post-operative patients.
• Uses proper body mechanics when positioning, lifting, turning and ambulating patients. Applies and uses appropriate equipment as needed.
• Understands and implements the measures used to reduce the risk of health associated infections.
• Reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient to the LPN/Registered Nurse in a timely manner.
• Assists with the admission, transport, transfer and discharge of patients, including the care of personal property and clothing.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide safe care to patients who are:
• Ensures patient personal and oral hygiene needs are met daily and/or as necessary. Provides catheters care daily and/or as needed. Reports any pertinent observations to LPN/RN.
• Accurately takes vital signs and records in patient record promptly. Reports to LPN/RN promptly.
• Distributes water, records correct intake and output when indicated within shift.
• Obtains and labels specimens accurately, I.e. sputum, stool, urine, maintaining precautions at all times.
• Prepares patients for surgery and/or other procedures, including prep and clip, vital sign taking and recording, assisting patient with bathing and/or voiding, and removing and securing dentures, jewelry and other belongings.
• Weighs patients as assigned; records weights and alerts RN to any weight gain/loss.
• Makes frequent patient rounds at least every two (2) hours. Repositions for comfort and offers bathroom assistance.
• Assists RN with post-mortem care, including labeling and securing of all patient valuables.
• Provides patient care as directed by licensed nurse to include but not limited to: enemas, sitz baths, applying and removing ice bags, k-pads, binders and/or pelvic/buck's traction, blood glucose monitoring and simple dress changes.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification

  • State of Florida Nursing Assistant Certification preferred; CPR Certification required. If in cost center NURSING- 6 DE HMT SOUTH, PCT is required to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate within 90 days of employment.

• Education

  • High School Diploma preferred

• Experience

  • One year experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Mount Sinai Medical Center