Patient Care Tech - IMCU, PRN

Under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial, and health history and documents patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Assists patients and healthcare team with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting, glucose checks, patient turning to maintain skin integrity, and purposeful rounding while functioning independently with treatments, equipment, and procedures appropriate to the scope of clinical practice.
• Documents in the EMR in a timely manner all vital signs and treatments provided.
• Communicates effectively between all care partners and ensures the primary nurse is aware of any issues, changes in patient condition, or concerns.
• Assists with admission and discharge process, including meeting patients in the room when admitted to obtain vital signs and assist with patient intake.
• Reinforces patient education provided by licensed staff.
• Responds to call lights and fall alarms.
• Where applicable, if acting in the Sitter role, remains with the patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Where applicable, if acting in the Unit Secretary role, acts as a clerical resource for all staff to facilitate proper care and movement of the patient through the facility and beyond while managing incoming calls and visitors.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• No experience required; 1 year of patient care experience Preferred

Qualifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred
• Certification from a Patient Care Technician program Preferred

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Initiative and ability to function independently
• Ability to handle stressful environments
• Thrives in an environment that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize safety tools

Business Unit: Piedmont Newnan Hospital