Patient Care Tech HUC PCT

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator performs various clerical and patient care duties for the department under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Collections and records patient data, reporting information and observations to nursing team members in a timely fashion.
• Obtains and records patient vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake and output and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger-stick blood samples, test strips and portable meters.
• Performs routine urinary catheter care.
• Collects and transports specimens, including, but not limited to, urine, stool and sputum, as requested.
• Helps patients with activities of daily living (i.e., personal hygiene, dressing, eating, maintaining continence and turning/transferring/ambulation) and changing linen, as appropriate to setting.
• Answers and responds to patient call lights and requests in a timely way.
• Makes coffee, transports patients, and distributes ice, water and blankets.
• Cleans patient bedside units and nursing areas not included in general housekeeping, and cleans equipment properly and distributes based on patient needs.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Good communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality about patient.
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1