Patient Care Technician I- Inpatient, 5 West, 32 Hour, Evenings

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.
• Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).
• Measures and records patients’ weights and heights.
• Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning.
• Collaborates with RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner to prepare patient, obtain equipment and supplies, help position patient, provide emotional support, and clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
• Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Basic computer skills.
• Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

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.