Patient Care Technician

2 weeks ago

Largo Maryland, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time
Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists in the care of patients by providing routine, non-professional nursing care utilizing advanced medical and surgical skills typically beyond the Nursing Assistant level. Takes patients' vital signs, observes and communicates changes in patient conditions. Requires CNA certification.

Principal Duties:

Provides safe, effective and efficient patient care as directed by assigned licensed nurse.

a. Assists with obtaining basic patient information as part of the nursing history or ongoing assessment and reports abnormal values to the appropriate nurse.

b. Orients patients to the care environment to promote patient comfort and safety.

c. Observes and reports obvious physical and emotional patient changes to assigned nurse.

d. Monitors patients for special risks and reports observations to assigned nurse (i.e., falls, skin breakdown).

e. Makes regular patient visits to provide all patients with quick response to their needs.

f. Seeks guidance and direction in prioritizing multiple demands to effectively meet patient’s needs.

g. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in the assigned work area. Recognizes normal/abnormal vital sign parameters depending on age of patient.

.h Documents completely and accurately according to the unit and division standards, including safety measures.i. Remains calm and effective in emergency situations and follows appropriate guidelines.

j. Performs and completes all assigned skills and duties as outlined care plans, critical pathways, competencies, skills lists, standards, policies and procedures. 

k. Demonstrates manual dexterity abilities to perform precise skills required to meet patient care needs.

l. Demonstrates the ability to operate and maneuver patient care equipment safely.

m. Initiates equipment to ensure patient safety (bed alarm, side rails, trapeze, and restraints).

n. Demonstrates the ability to use proper body mechanics to safely transfer and move patients. 

o. Practices infection control procedures and observes Standard Precautions (including appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment).

p. Demonstrates knowledge of role in emergency situations (Code 99, Code Red, Code 13, Code D). 

q. Maintains area of responsibility in neat and orderly condition. (Patient rooms are neat and uncluttered, etc.)

r. Stocks and returns equipment and supplies to proper storage area.

s. Reports broken and unsafe equipment to appropriate personnel and/or Department Manager.

Self Management:

1. Reports to work appropriately groomed and in compliance with the Hospital’s dress code. Wears identification badge at all times at chest level and facing outwards so identification is clearly visible.

Complete all assignments within deadlines or negotiates alternative actions and time frames in order toachieve desired outcomes. 

Completes mandatory, annual education and competency requirements. 

Follows UMCAP safety, infection control and employee health standards. 

Demonstrates responsibility for personal growth, development and professional knowledge and competency.

Adhere to all UMCAP and department policies and procedures, including Code of Conduct and professional behavior standards. Does not exceed Hospital guidelines in reference to attendance, punctuality, and use of sick and unplanned absences. Provides notification of absences, lateness and vacation requests according to department guidelines. Respects length of time for lunch and break times. 

Reviews, signs, and adheres to UMCAP and/or departmental confidentiality statement

 

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