Patient Care Tech- Float Pool Part Time Nights
Core
Provides direct clinical support to patients in a hospital setting, performing tasks like specimen collection, EKGs, catheter management, and patient hygiene under RN/physician direction.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Float Pool)
Builds
Patient care support and clinical environment safety
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specimen collection, EKG acquisition, Catheter management, Bladder scanning, Point of care testing, Patient hygiene assistance, Patient rounding, Ambulation assistance, Call light response, Post mortem care, EMR data entry, Bed 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 patients with hygiene and ambulation, Respond to patient call lights, Maintain patient safety environment, Assist with post mortem care, Manage patient admissions and advance directives
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC