Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medical Nursing

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
One Of The Following Required Relevant healthcare program completion (e.g. certified nursing assistant, emergency medical technician-basic, etc.).
Completion or active enrollment in core nursing classes
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the patient care technician role.
Licensure/Certification/Registry: CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process.

Responsibilities

• Performs And Documents Nursing Care Measures To Meet The Physical Needs Of Patients As Directed By The Registered Nurse.
• Provides hygiene and comfort measures, assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure.
• Provides or assists patient with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, etc.
• Affirms that linens are dry, wrinkle free and that patient is comfortable.
• Provides handwashing opportunity before and after meals, toileting, etc.
• Activity: Assists with patient's activities including ambulation, chair, dangling and repositioning; uses proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, and assistive devices.
• Nutrition: Serves and collects food trays and nourishments. Records percentage of diet intake. Feeds or assists patients as necessary. Records intake. Reports deviations from normal.
• Elimination: Provides bed pan/urinal. Performs perineal care. Performs bladder catheter care and discontinues bladder catheter as directed. Performs ostomy care (ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy) including application of appropriate appliances. Records output. Reports deviations from normal.
• Other Related Needs: Assists with post-mortem care. Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients. Promptly responds to patient call light or requests (usually in less than ten minutes).
• Maintains Safety And Security Of Patient/family/self/others, Observing Safety Precautions And Promoting a Sense Of Security And Well Being.
• Skilled in computer messaging, obtaining results. Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management. Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Uses designated lines of communication and authority. Supports efforts to reduce costs. Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently. Maintains cleanliness of unit, service area and equipment. Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team. Enthusiatically supports and participates in planned changes. Accepts responsibility for accurate and timely completion of tasks as assigned. Adheres to MHS Behavioral Standards. Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from Pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or deliver directly to appropriate licensed staff. Performs additional unit specific tasks/care elements for which they have received specific instruction and demonstrated competence.