Patient Care Technician I -Inpatient, 5 West, 32 Hours, Days

Patient Care Technician

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities. Receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients.

Major Responsibilities :

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment.
• Assists patient with daily living activities.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients.
• Maintains patient safety.
• Takes and records vital signs.
• Performs EKG's, Point of Care tests, and bladder scanning.
• Performs other selected unit specific procedures.
• Assists RN / Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures.
• Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients' needs.
• Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
• Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
• Keeps current with hospital and unit changes.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities :

Position Qualifications :

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions : Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations. Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds. Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.