Patient Care Technician
3 weeks ago
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) plays a vital role in the delivery of patient care at Albany Medical Center. Reporting to the Registered Nurse, the PCT is responsible for collecting patient data, providing personal care, and assisting with caring for the needs of assigned patients. This includes performing point of care testing, turning and positioning patients, and mobilizing them as needed. The PCT is also trained to perform technical procedures such as blood draws and electrocardiography.
Key Responsibilities:
Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight, and food and fluid intake and output.
Reports abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team.
Participates in care planning and the nursing report process.
Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care
Utilizes standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed.
Provides personal care to patients including bathing, oral care, and skin care
Assists the patient with eating and hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
Employs strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
Demonstrates standard and transmission, based precautions and infection control techniques.
Provides details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN.
Documents all care in the patient record.
Perform routine blood draw and EKG's as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
6 months related experience in a health care setting or completion of certified nurse assistant course and/or experience as a paramedic, emergency technician is desired
Working at Albany Medical Center:
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Access to information is based on a 'need to know' and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
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