Patient Care Technician-PCT (Non-Exempt) - PT, Days

Patient Care Technician - Mercy Stoddard

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Job Description :

• Performs daily hygiene measures.
• Performs routine daily activities : ambulation, ensures dietary needs are met (ex. intake documentation feeding assistance), turns and positions patients, observes for skin breakdown and utilize appropriate supplies to perform daily care.
• Maintains Electronic Medical Record (EMR) : Gathers and records patient data (ex. vital signs) and documents in EMR. Files reports accurately and timely - prepares charts for admission / discharge / transfers.
• May perform point of care testing or specimen collection as determined by unit (ex. glucose monitoring).
• Observes changes or unusual occurrences in patient condition and reports them immediately to the appropriate personnel. Communicates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize the care of the patient.
• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients and their belongings.
• Demonstrates appropriate stewardship of resources, charge reconciliation process and document charges accordingly.
• Utilizes good clinical judgement and effective time management skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding workload, assignments and accepts delegation of tasks while operating within scope of practice.
• Performs clerical duties as needed (i.e., answers phones, monitors lights).
• PCTs will perform advanced patient care skills, duties requiring additional education, training and / or competency validation. Additional duties may include : Blood cultures, Enteral tube feeding, Wound Care- nonsterile Dressing change, IV removal, Suture tray set up, Chest tube set up, Visual Acuity, Pelvic Exam Set up, Burn dressing changes and debridement, Handheld Bovie Pens, Whirlpool baths for wound care.

The below competencies are not allowed in the state of Oklahoma unless the coworker has completed the Oklahoma state AUA program :

Safety / Risk Management : Follows Mercy policy and procedures related to safety, confidentiality, and patient rights / regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of and practices sound infection prevention techniques. Assesses safety needs and provides for a safe environment : ex : Fall Precautions; Restraint Management; Patient Identification; Unit / Departmental Specific Policies; Safe Patient Handling. Participates in Quality Improvement activities that ensure and enhance quality of patient care.

Technology : Utilizes unit specific technology to perform daily tasks and maintain appropriate communications (ex : computer, pagers, zone phones, Rover, etc.).

Qualifications :

We Offer Great Benefits : Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!