Patient Care Tech- Float Pool Part Time Nights
Core
Provides direct clinical support to patients in a hospital setting, assisting with hygiene, ambulation, specimen collection, and monitoring under RN/physician direction.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Float Pool)
Builds
Patient care and safety within hospital units
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, Ambulation support, Call light response, Post mortem care, EMR documentation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Telemetry Monitoring packs
Responsibilities
Collects and transports specimens; Obtains 12 lead EKGs; Discontinues saline locks and urinary catheters; Performs bladder scans and point of care testing; Assists patients with hygiene, nutrition, and ambulation; Responds to patient call lights; Assists with post mortem care; Maintains visual observation as a safety attendant/telesitter.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC