Patient Care Technician - 8th Floor Med/Surg - Per Diem - Nights

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists the nursing staff in the provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, including personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and mobility. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. May be required to transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction/supervision of a charge nurse, assists the nursing staff in provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, including personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and mobility.
• Assists in the maintenance of safe and clean environments.
• May be required to transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services.
• Correctly identifies patients prior to performing interventions or care.
• Reports any changes or concerns of patients and families to the primary caregiver.
• Observes, collects, documents, and reports intake and output, vital signs (temperature, radial pulse, respiration, blood pressure), and weights.
• Provides bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, and toileting.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent (preferred).
• Basic life support and behavior management training to be completed by the end of a probationary period and maintained while in position (required).

Pay

$16 - $22 per hour

Schedule

• Shift: Nights
• Shift Hours Worked: 12.50
• FTE: 0.15
• Work Schedule: Hourly non-union, 12-hour shifts
• Employee Status: Occasional