Patient Care Technician I - Emergency Room - Grove City - Part Time

About the Role

This position 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, and assists the RN in the care of acutely ill patients. Responsibilities include practicing medical asepsis, respecting patient dignity and privacy, maintaining objectivity, and adhering to hospital policies and procedures. The role involves maintaining the patient/family environment, performing general unit upkeep, and using accurate verbal and written communication to document patient care in the electronic medical record.

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse for patients in stable condition and under direct supervision for acutely ill or complex patients. Work assignments are received from the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader, both written and verbal, and must be completed within scheduled timeframes. In addition to clinical duties, the role includes coordinating activities on the inpatient unit, such as patient 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 O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols
  • Assistance with exams, treatments, and procedures
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, such as:
  • Bedside shift report
  • Purposeful hourly rounding to promote safety (e.g., falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols)
  • Maintaining a clean and orderly environment
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, intake and output, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments. Reports changes in patient’s physical, mental, and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns, to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities, including stocking supplies and cleaning, checking, and retrieving equipment/appliances.
• 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

Additional employment requirements include:

• 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 an ASN or BSN program (preference given to those who have completed at least one clinical rotation)

Schedule

Part-time rotational schedule of 24 hours per week, consisting of 2 × 12-hour shifts. Flexibility is required to work evenings, overnights, and weekends.