Patient Care Tech-Neuro Spine Surgery 10S Part-time Days
Core
Assist Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care activities within a neuro spine surgery unit, including vital signs, hygiene, feeding, and basic life support.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Neuro Spine Surgery)
Builds
Direct patient care support and unit operational efficiency
Domain
Healthcare / Neuro Spine Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, EKG acquisition, Capillary blood glucose monitoring, Fetal monitor application, Newborn hearing screening, Basic life support (BLS), Patient ambulation assistance, Wound dressing application (Stage I-II), Specimen collection, IV pole/equipment cleaning, Linen management
Preferred skills
Associates or Bachelor's degree, Previous healthcare experience, Nursing education enrollment
Technologies
Cardiac monitors, Oximetry, Fetal monitors, EKG machines, Oxygen and suction equipment, Fetal monitors
Responsibilities
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge; Perform vital signs and intake/output measurements; Administer enemas and discontinue heplocks/foley catheters; Provide morning/evening care, bed baths, and feeding; Ambulate patients and instruct on walker/cane use; Respond to emergency call lights and initiate basic life support; Apply comfort and safety measures; Transport patients and equipment; Perform post-mortem care; Maintain clean environment and manage supplies/linen.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC