Patient Care Technician, Flex Unit, Per Diem (PD)

Major Responsibilities

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment.
• Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
• Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.

Position Qualifications

• Patient Care Technician I: Required - Minimum of a high school education or GED. Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment.
• Patient Care Technician II: Required - Minimum of a high school education or GED. Current Basic Life Support. Required - Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I. Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.

Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

• Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations. Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds. Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.

Qualifications

• Patient Care Technician I: Required - Minimum of a high school education or GED. Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment.
• Patient Care Technician II: Required - Minimum of a high school education or GED. Current Basic Life Support. Required - Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I. Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.