Patient Care Tech- Observation Part Time Days
Core
Provides direct clinical support to patients in an observation unit, performing tasks like specimen collection, EKGs, catheter management, and patient monitoring under RN/physician direction.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Observation Unit)
Builds
Patient care support services for hospitalized patients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specimen collection, 12-lead EKG acquisition, catheter management, bladder scanning, point-of-care testing, patient hygiene assistance, patient rounding, ambulation assistance, call light response, post-mortem care, EMR documentation, admission management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Electronic Bed Board
Responsibilities
Collect and transport specimens, obtain 12-lead EKGs, discontinue saline locks and urinary catheters, perform bladder scans and point-of-care testing, assist with patient hygiene and ambulation, respond to call lights, maintain visual observation as a safety attendant, manage patient admissions and advance directives
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC