Patient Care Tech-General Medicine 13S Full-time Days
Core
Assist Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care activities, including vital signs, hygiene, feeding, and basic medical procedures.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (General Medicine)
Builds
Direct patient 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, Patient ambulation assistance, Wound dressing application, Basic life support, Specimen collection
Preferred skills
Associates or Bachelor's degree, Previous healthcare experience
Technologies
Cardiac monitors, Oximetry, Fetal monitors, EKG machines, Oxygen and suction equipment
Responsibilities
Measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure), Perform phlebotomy and obtain EKGs, Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge, Provide hygiene care (baths, peri-care) and feed patients, Ambulate patients and instruct on walker/cane use, Apply dressings to Stage I and II skin breakdown, Respond to emergency call lights and initiate basic life support, Maintain clean environment and manage unit supplies