Patient Care Technician / PCT / Med Surg

About the role

Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, including but not limited to: cleaning the patient's room, operating various clinical equipment, helping with emergencies, assisting with patient procedures, collecting and transporting patient specimens and completing applicable forms. Communicates with patients, families and members of the patient care team. Maintains hospital and unit-specific competencies. Assists in emergency situations as directed by an RN/LPN. Ensures that prescribed measures related to hygiene, comfort, and rest are provided. Complies with Standard Precautions guidelines, Infection Control procedures, and safety standards to maintain and promote a clean and healthy work environment. Operates converter chair, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, non-invasive BP monitors, automatic thermometer, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter, and computers. Records patient intake and output. Assists RN/LPN in providing patient care according to individual needs by assisting with range of motion, ambulation, patient transfers, diet, elimination and hygiene. Observes and reports significant or unusual information about the patient and environment to the RN/LPN and documents appropriately and in a timely manner. Transports patients and patient specimens throughout the hospital as needed. Contributes to the completion of patient admission, transfer, and discharge. Assists with postmortem care. Utilizes appropriate technology to complete all related processes.

Responsibilities

• Cleans the patient's room
• Operates various clinical equipment
• Helps with emergencies
• Aids in patient procedures
• Collects and transports patient specimens
• Communicates with patients, families, and team members
• Maintains hospital and unit-specific competencies
• Assists in emergency situations
• Ensures prescribed measures related to hygiene, comfort, and rest
• Complies with Standard Precautions guidelines, Infection Control procedures, and safety standards
• Operates various medical devices
• Records patient intake and output
• Assists RN/LPN in providing patient care
• Transports patients and patient specimens
• Contributes to the completion of patient admission, transfer, and discharge
• Assists with postmortem care
• Utilizes appropriate technology

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• BLS required
• Must meet one of the following requirements: One year of direct patient care experience, Successful completion of a nursing assistant training course, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license through State of Georgia, OR Current enrollment in a nursing program and completion of 2 clinical rotations

Qualifications

• Physical Requirements (Medium-Heavy): 36-75lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
• Environmental Factors: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste; Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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