Patient Care Technician

2 weeks ago


Summerville, South Carolina, United States Summerville Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care by performing a variety of delegated tasks related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse, the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT's skills/training and the needs of the Department.

Responsibilities
  • Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
  • Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
  • Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
  • Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.
  • Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
  • Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
  • Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
Requirements
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Summerville Medical Center is a 445-bed hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals and three freestanding emergency departments. We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. Every day, our employees, physicians, and volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission of providing high-quality patient care with warmth, compassion, and dignity.



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