Patient Care Tech-General Medicine 13E Full-time Nights
Core
Assist Registered Nurses with direct and indirect patient care activities in a general medicine setting, including vital signs, hygiene, specimen collection, and patient transport.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (General Medicine)
Builds
Direct patient care 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), Specimen collection, Patient ambulation assistance, Wound dressing application
Preferred skills
Associate's 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
Obtain EKGs and apply cardiac/oximetry/fetal monitors; Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens; Provide hygiene care, feed patients, and assist with ambulation; Monitor intake/output and vital signs; Respond to call lights and emergency situations; Maintain clean environment and manage supplies
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC