Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg
Core
Provides direct and indirect patient care in Med/Surg units, assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, and mobility under nurse supervision.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Med/Surg)
Builds
Patient care unit operations and treatment plan execution
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, hygiene and skin integrity care, bed linen management, patient admission/discharge/transfer support, chart maintenance
Preferred skills
CNA certification, Nursing Fundamentals training, Medical Assistant experience, Patient Care Technician training, Associate's degree
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Take patient vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level; Assist with ambulation, feeding, transferring or lifting of patients; Provide safe care for nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs; Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients; Perform clerical duties including transcription & maintenance of patient charts
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC