PCT FT Days

About the role

Patient Care Technician works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to deliver direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.
• Perform and document vital signs, measure and record intake and output, weights, specimen collections, etc.
• Transfer patients using proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques.
• Report any changes observed in patient condition or behavior to appropriate nursing personnel.
• Assist in preparing patient rooms and beds for new admissions; maintain clean, neat, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Remove unused supplies and equipment; arrange furnishings and equipment to provide a safe, organized area.
• Adhere to patient rounding expectations and standards.
• Maintain a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to patient comfort and healing.
• Promptly and appropriately respond to patient and family calls and requests.
• Designate applicable charges to individual patients using the hospital’s established system.
• Work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies as required.
• Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; assess environmental risks and implement precautions.
• Comply with approved safety and infection prevention standards.
• Maintain regular attendance consistent with assigned schedule.
• Complete required trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent strongly preferred. Two years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, And/or Documentation

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection prevention and proper body mechanics.
• General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift

• Significant standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods.
• Both gross and precise motor functions.
• Lifting/exerting up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation.
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus.