Patient Care Tech-Pulmonary 11E Part-time Nights
Core
Assist Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care activities within a pulmonary/neonatal unit, including vital signs, hygiene, specimen collection, and basic life support.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Direct patient care 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, EKG acquisition, fetal monitor application, newborn care, patient ambulation assistance, wound care (Stage I-II), oxygen/suction equipment setup, basic life support
Preferred skills
Associates or Bachelor's degree, previous healthcare experience, college or nursing education
Technologies
Cardiac monitors, oximetry, fetal monitors, EKG machines, oxygen/suction equipment, phlebotomy supplies
Responsibilities
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge; measure and record vital signs; perform phlebotomy and obtain capillary blood glucose; apply cardiac monitors and fetal monitors; provide hygiene and feeding assistance; ambulate patients; assist with pre- and post-operative care; respond to emergency situations and initiate basic life support; maintain a safe and clean environment; collect specimens and inventory supplies
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC