Patient Care Tech-General Medicine 16W Full-time Nights
Core
Assist Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care activities, including vital signs, hygiene, specimen collection, and patient transport.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (General Medicine)
Builds
Direct patient support and unit operational efficiency
Domain
Healthcare / General Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, EKG acquisition, Capillary blood glucose monitoring, Fetal monitor application, Newborn care, Basic life support (BLS), Patient lifting and turning, Specimen collection, Vital signs monitoring
Preferred skills
Nursing education background, Associates or Bachelor's degree, Previous healthcare experience
Technologies
Cardiac monitors, Oximetry, Fetal monitors, EKG machines, Oxygen and suction equipment
Responsibilities
Perform phlebotomy and obtain EKGs; Apply cardiac monitors and fetal monitoring equipment; Provide newborn care including feeding and glucose checks; Assist with patient admission, transfer, discharge, and ambulation; Respond to emergency call lights and initiate basic life support; Perform hygiene care, bed baths, and peri-care; Collect urine, stool, and blood specimens; Maintain safe environment and manage unit supplies.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC