Patient Care Technician II, Float Pool, Nights

Job Requirements

General Summary: Under frequent supervision, the Jet Patient Care Technician is a multi-skilled individual who provides a wide variety of clinical tasks/procedures for the patient as a member of the patient care team. The Jet PCT provides any basic patient care duties and assists with tasks to assist with the progression of the patient's plan of care; performs phlebotomy. Patients served include infant through elderly adult. The Jet PCT will float to any unit assigned.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification from MBON
• Two years previous experience in a similar position, or two years experience as a PCTII, or a minimum of two (2) semesters of clinical experience in formal Nursing education with a certificate from MBON as CNA
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Satisfactory score on Written Screening Test and Competency Validation Assessment

Working Conditions

• Works inside, in a clean well-lighted environment
• May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations
• Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, such as chemicals and cleaning agents, requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices
• May be physically and verbally abused by patients
• Participates in temporary assignment measures

Physical Requirements

• Requires bending/stooping/crouching/kneeling approximately 50% of the time in the delivery of patient evaluation and treatment
• Requires reaching/grasping/handling of small equipment and paperwork weighing up to 20 lb. Approximately 70% of the time in the delivery of patient care and performance of clerical duties
• Requires standing and walking approximately 80% of the time; with occasional stair climbing
• Requires lifting and positioning patients, weighing in excess of 100 lbs., with the assistance of others or ergonomic equipment and utilizing proper body mechanics approximately 50% of the time, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy
• Requires pushing/pulling equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. Approximately 20% of the time, requires carrying supplies/equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. approximately 50% of the time
• Requires substantial movements/motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers as in performing treatment procedures approximately 50% of the time
• Requires good visual acuity to read patient records and equipment monitors; requires adequate ability to receive detailed information conveyed through oral communication in the process of evaluating and treating patients accurately, clearly, quickly approximately 80% of the time