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, and facilitate play activities.
• Observe, collect, and document patient information, reporting significant changes to a registered nurse or physician.
• Assist with patient admissions, orientation, and discharge processes.
• Provide care/treatments as outlined in the plan of care, including vital sign measurements, specimen collection, skin preps, 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 by cleaning the work area, changing linens, restocking supplies, sterilizing instruments, transporting patients/supplies/specimens, assisting new employees/students, and performing routine clerical functions.
• Reinforce teaching given by registered nurses or physicians and document patient understanding.
• 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 from the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing from the NC Division of Facility Services Registry as a Nursing Assistant I.
• BCLS certification.
• Proficiency in keyboard operations, word processing software, and basic computer applications.
• Ability to operate standard office machines.
• Pass a Medical Terminology and basic arrhythmia course during the first year of employment (if applicable).

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Variable.