Patient Care Tech-Pulmonary 11E Part-time Nights
Core
Assist Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care activities within a pulmonary/neonatal setting.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Direct patient support and unit operational efficiency
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNA certification, BLS (CPR) certification, capillary blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, vital signs measurement, EKG acquisition, newborn care, patient ambulation assistance, basic life support, specimen collection, dressing application, equipment setup (oxygen/suction), post-mortem care
Preferred skills
Associate's or Bachelor's degree, prior healthcare experience, nursing education
Technologies
Cardiac monitors, oximetry, fetal monitors, EKG machines, oxygen equipment, suction equipment, phlebotomy kits
Responsibilities
Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes; perform vital signs and intake/output measurements; apply cardiac monitors and obtain EKGs; perform phlebotomy and capillary blood glucose checks; provide newborn care including feeding and hearing screening; assist with ambulation and positioning; apply dressings and manage prosthetic devices; respond to emergency calls and initiate basic life support; maintain clean environment and manage supplies
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC