Patient Care Tech 3T/Med-Surg/Oncology: PT 7p-7a

About the role

Assists with delivering patient care: obtains patient vital signs, assists with feeding, toileting, hygiene care, finger-stick blood sugar readings, maintains skin integrity, performs EKGs, and ambulates and transfers patients.

Performs routine procedures including surgical skin preps and enemas.

Schedules diagnostic procedures/tests/appointments, effectively communicating and coordinating orders with Physicians, Charge Nurses, direct care givers, ancillary departments, and other facilities.

Answers call lights promptly and notifies appropriate personnel of patient needs immediately.

Demonstrates service excellence and strives to assist the unit to meet established goals for patient satisfaction.

Recognizes significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate action.

Collects data, reports information and/or performs interventions for the purpose of improving various quality issues.

Orders and enters charges for procedures, supplies, equipment as applicable.

Reports problems or concerns to the appropriate person or department and assists in the resolution whenever possible.

Must be flexible, maintain adaptability, and be a team player. Positive professional communication skills and guest relations; projects a positive impression of the Medical Center.

Performs VS, height, weight, and visual acuity in triage.

Absorbs sterile field setup for suturing and procedures.

May perform other patient care activities as trained and directed by the RN.

Responsibilities

• Assists with delivering patient care: obtains patient vital signs, assists with feeding, toileting, hygiene care, finger-stick blood sugar readings, maintains skin integrity, performs EKGs, and ambulates and transfers patients.
• Performs routine procedures including surgical skin preps and enemas.
• Schedules diagnostic procedures/tests/appointments, effectively communicating and coordinating orders with Physicians, Charge Nurses, direct care givers, ancillary departments, and other facilities.
• Answers call lights promptly and notifies appropriate personnel of patient needs immediately.
• Demonstrates service excellence and strives to assist the unit to meet established goals for patient satisfaction.
• Recognizes significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate action.
• Collects data, reports information and/or performs interventions for the purpose of improving various quality issues.
• Orders and enters charges for procedures, supplies, equipment as applicable.
• Reports problems or concerns to the appropriate person or department and assists in the resolution whenever possible.
• Maintains flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork.
• Communicates professionally and positively with guests and colleagues.
• Performs VS, height, weight, and visual acuity in triage.
• Absorbs sterile field setup for suturing and procedures.
• Performs other patient care activities as trained and directed by the RN.

Requirements

• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.