Patient Care Technician I - 3S - CNICU - SVH - Casual

This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent performs basic nursing procedures related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition, assists the RN in the care of acutely ill patients, and maintains medical asepsis and patient privacy. The position also involves general unit upkeep and coordination of activities such as admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains, or performs and documents direct patient care and activities, including:
  • Activities of daily living
  • Skin surveys, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection
  • Intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight
  • Blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning
  • Transporting patients and their medical records
  • Documentation of oxygen administration, early mobilization, and ambulation protocols
  • Assistance with exams, treatments, and procedures
  (30%)
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, such as:
  • Bedside shift report
  • Purposeful hourly rounding for safety (falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols)
  • Maintaining a clean and orderly environment
  (30%)
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, intake and output, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments. Reports changes in patient conditions to nursing staff. (20%)
• Participates in unit activities, including:
  • Supply stocking
  • Equipment/appliance cleaning, checks, and retrieval
  (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Limited or no experience required
• Must be able to attend 2 weeks of training
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform basic mathematics
• Basic computer skills
• CPR certification (American Heart Association)
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program (preference given to those who have completed at least one clinical rotation)

Schedule

• Casual hours: 4 hours per week (rotational)
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnight shifts, and weekends
• Permanent, year-round position (not seasonal)