Patient Care Tech HUC

About the role

The Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator handles clerical and patient care tasks under a licensed nurse's supervision. Essential functions include collecting and recording patient data, obtaining and recording vital signs, performing blood glucose monitoring, performing routine urinary catheter care, assisting with daily activities, maintaining unit and patient records, and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records patient data, reporting information to nursing team members promptly.
• Obtains and records patient vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake, and output.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring using finger-stick blood samples, test strips, and portable meters.
• Performs routine urinary catheter care.
• Collections and transports specimens, including urine, stool, and sputum, as requested.
• Helps patients with daily activities like hygiene, dressing, eating, and moving.
• Changes linen as needed.
• Answers patient call lights and requests quickly.
• Makes coffee, transports patients, and distributes ice, water, and blankets.
• Cleans patient bedside units and nursing areas not covered by general housekeeping.
• Cleans equipment properly and distributes based on patient needs.
• Attends in-services, unit meetings, and conferences.

Requirements

• Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality about patients.
• Relates professionally and positively and works cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all levels.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.