Patient Care Technician, Trauma SICU, per diem

Job Description

Collaborates with a registered nurse on developing a patient's care plan.
Develops and maintains competencies as delegated by a registered nurse.
Maintains the safety of patients who have been identified at risk for preventable injury by the implementation of nursing safety interventions or the use of protective devices/equipment under the supervision of the registered nurse.
Reports all patient activity to the registered nurse in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions and procedures.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided.

Age Based Competencies

• Neonatal: Birth to 6 months
• Young adult: 16-30 years
• Middle Age: 30 - 60 years
• Elderly: 60+

Physical Nature Of The Job

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
• Physical in nature, standing and moving around throughout the majority of the shift.

Pay Range

$20.50 - $27.59
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.