3N Tech - R6025

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY : Functions as a member of the healthcare team to deliver nursing care to patients under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The Patient Care Technician assists in caring for patients by answering call lights, bathing, feeding, toileting, transporting, monitoring vital signs and provides for the basic needs of the patient. The Technician will also change linens and maintain patient rooms in an orderly fashion.

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES :

• Demonstrates appropriate chain of command use and understanding of delegated responsibilities.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the RN in a clear, accurate, concise, and timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing safe and competent patient care.
• Provide holistic and patient-centered care while providing for established patient rights of the organization and adherence to the hospital LOVE promise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS :

EQUIPMENT USED : computer, copier, phones, fax, nurse call system, central station monitoring, direct patient care equipment including but not limited to : bedside telemetry monitors, VS monitors, portable telemetry boxes, beds, lifts, wheel chairs, walkers, scales, bedside commodes, SCD units, oximeters, accucheck, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : Ability to process data and make decisions based on that data, prioritize decisions based on work assignment and patient care needs, and communicate and comprehend the English language.