Patient Care Tech- Medical Inpatient Full Time Nights
Core
Provides direct clinical support to inpatients by performing patient care tasks, specimen collection, and safety monitoring under RN/physician direction.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Medical Inpatient)
Builds
Patient care support and safety monitoring for inpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specimen collection and transport, 12-lead EKG acquisition, Saline lock and urinary catheter discontinuation, Telemetry monitoring pack removal, Bladder scanning, Point of care testing, Patient hygiene and nutrition assistance, Patient rounding, Ambulation and positioning assistance, Call light response, Post mortem care, EMR documentation, Admissions management, Environmental safety monitoring
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Electronic Bed Board
Responsibilities
Collect, label, and transport specimens; Obtain 12-lead EKGs; Discontinue invasive lines and telemetry packs; Perform bladder scans and point-of-care testing; Assist with patient hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and positioning; Respond to call lights; Monitor patient safety and environment; Assist with post-mortem care; Manage admissions and EMR documentation.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC