Patient Care Technician Inpatient

Responsibilities

• Support patient care by assisting with activities aligned to the patient’s Plan of Care under nurse direction
• Deliver age-appropriate care following established guidelines, policies, and state/federal regulations
• Perform basic patient care tasks such as hygiene, nutrition, mobility support, vital signs, and specimen collection
• Accurately and promptly document all patient care activities
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized care environment using standard precautions
• Identify and respond to patient safety needs, adjusting the environment as appropriate
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and care team members, escalating concerns in a timely manner
• Support efficient department operations by assisting with additional tasks as needed
• Demonstrate professionalism through teamwork, responsiveness, and clear communication including proper phone etiquette

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Successful completion and documentation of one of the following: Graduation from an accredited nursing program and waiting for NCLEX re-examination.
• Certified Nursing Assistant listed as either Active or Inactive on any state health care worker registry.
• EMT-B licensure.
• Medical Assistant.
• Must be enrolled in Trinity’s PCT on the job training program and successfully complete.
• Successfully complete first semester of nursing school that includes Nursing Fundamentals.
• Current CPR certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
• Multicultural sensitivity
• Microsoft Office – basic computer skills
• Customer/patient focused
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions