Patient Care Technician II- Critical Care

Responsibilities

• Aid physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures.
• Procure equipment and supplies during emergency situations.
• In the psychiatric setting, assist with reality orientation, behavior modification plans/therapy, provide informal support therapy, verbal de-escalation, physical management of aggressive patients, facilitate play for children, and monitor therapeutic activities.
• Observe, collect, and document patient information, reporting significant changes to a registered nurse or physician.
• Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Provide care/treatments as outlined in the plan of care, including vital sign measurements, specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, blood glucose checks, wound care, range of motion exercises, postural drainage, and supportive patient interactions.
• Perform direct personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with ambulation.
• Provide indirect care, including cleaning, linen changing, supply restocking, instrument cleaning/sterilization, patient transport, employee/student orientation, and some clerical functions.
• Reinforce and document patient understanding of instructions provided by registered nurses or physicians.
• Distribute patient education materials upon request.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved Nurse Assistant II course from the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Current Nurse Aide II Listing Card with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing with the NC Division of Facility Services Registry as a Nursing Assistant I.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Proficiency in keyboard operations, word processing software, and basic computer applications.
• Ability to operate standard office machines.
• Completion of a Medical Terminology and basic arrhythmia course within the first year of employment, if applicable.