Patient Care Technician
1 week ago
Job Summary:
The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs general patient care including, but not limited to: bathing, mouth care, changing linens, dressing patient, back rubs, elimination, hygiene, and other needs as expressed.
- Observes patient's responses and reports any adverse reaction or other pertinent information to Registered Nurse and Physician.
- Obtains and records vital signs, height, and weight.
- Lifts, ambulates, and transports patient. Seeks assistance as needed.
- Positions patient and performs range of motion. Assists physical therapist as needed.
- Anticipates patient's needs and responds in a timely manner to patient and other caregiver requests.
- Provides friendly assistance to patient's family members and visitors with a strong emphasis on customer service.
- Performs venipunctures for blood collection.
- Collects specimens (i.e. urine, sputum) and ensures timely transport of specimens to the lab.
- Performs designated bedside lab tests.
- Applies oxygen therapy.
- Performs electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Performs wound care as directed by the RN.
- Performs urinary catheterizations and enemas.
- Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques.
- Performs computer order/entry functions as required by care center.
- Accurately charts patient information following the guidelines for charting by standards.
- Delivers menus. Prepares patient for meals, distributes food trays, feeds patient, and removes trays. Distributes drinking water.
- Answers phones courteously and quickly addresses the caller's needs.
- Initiates emergency procedures when necessary.
- Works overtime as needed.
- Assists in orientation of new personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Acts as a liaison and supports person for family members.
- Assists with patient education and discharge planning under supervision of RN.
- Inventories unit and determines supply needs. Conveys needs to appropriate personnel.
- Assists in daily cleaning of patient rooms and care center. Helps prepare room(s) for incoming patients.
- Assesses maintenance needs.
- Initiates maintenance requisition to repair equipment, furniture, and building fixtures.
- Performs simple maintenance (light bulbs, batteries).
Requirements:
- STNA (State-tested Nurse Assistant) or completion of HCA training course with Certification related to acute care setting, or a Nursing Student who has completed first semester of an acute care hospital-based clinical experience.
- 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting.
- BLS certified by American Heart Association.
Benefits:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans. Prescription drug coverage. Flexible spending accounts. Life insurance w/AD&D. Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible. Paid time off. Educational Assistance. And much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Bon Secours Mercy Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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