Patient Care Technician Med/Surg Full Time NOC 5p-5:30a

Responsibilities

• Observe, document, and communicate significant findings and any procedure results to the Registered Nurse to minimize and prevent delays or complications in patient care.
• Document pertinent patient care data on appropriate forms and/or within the electronic patient chart, meeting legal, ethical, and procedural guidelines and requirements.
• Assist in the provision of routine hygienic, nutritional, and comfort needs of patients, including but not limited to bathing, distributing fluids and nourishments, feeding, ambulating, changing bed linens, oral care, grooming, shampooing hair, toileting, etc.
• Perform routine clinical tests and procedures, including but not limited to vital signs, hot/cold packs, measuring and documenting patient input and output, weighing patients, bladder ultrasound, and suction set‑up.
• Function as testing personnel under CLIA 1988 regulations as related to point‑of‑care testing, if applicable.
• Perform basic nursing support tasks, including but not limited to answering call lights, transporting patients, transporting specimens, assisting with patient transfers, and range of motion.
• Assist physicians and other team members with treatments and procedures as directed.
• Perform unit support functions, including but not limited to answering the phone, retrieving and transporting supplies and equipment, orienting patients to rooms upon admission, and maintaining clean, clutter‑free hallways and rooms.
• May function as a patient sitter under the direction of the nursing supervisor to ensure patient safety for individuals identified as a risk of harm to self/others, with required notification and reassignment of staff during break periods.
• Carry out patient‑care activities within the CNA/Student Nurse Tech’s scope of practice while always ensuring supervision of the patient.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent qualifications as a high school graduate.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: None
• Preferred: One (1) year in a hospital environment providing similar health services as a CNA.

License/Certification Requirements

• Minimum: Basic Life Safety certification within 90 days of hire (American Heart Association).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.