Patient Care Technician Transitional Cardiac Specialist

4 weeks ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest Full time
Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living.

Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT's skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment.

The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

Key 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 admissions data, 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
  • CNA certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia through the Board of Health Professions preferred; or completed Fundamentals of Nursing course through an accredited school of nursing
  • Previous healthcare experience is preferred.
  • Possess the ability to work hour Night shifts, 7p - 7a, Monday - Friday and rotating weekends

Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. We offer a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.



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