Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and performs activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group.
Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit.
Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.
- Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning equipment, ordering supplies, and assembling charts.
- Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate, timely documentation.
- Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist including : measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.
- Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and / or transport.
- Assists in communication - updating white board and performing meaningful hourly rounding
- Floats within the hospital to perform duties as needed
- Can be utilized as a sitter for patients with that need
- Participates as part of the healthcare team to grow the unit - always striving for the highest quality of care
Patient Care Tech - 3NW
Individuals working as Patient Care Assistants at Loyola University Medical Center prior to 1997 are exempt from the above guidelines and are grandfathered into the Patient Care Tech roles upon successful completion of an in-house orientation and training program for the Patient Care Tech position. ...
Patient Care Tech, Emergency Department, Night
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Patient Care Tech
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Patient Care Tech
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