Patient Care Tech- Surgical Inpatient Part Time Days
Core
Provides direct clinical support to surgical inpatients under the direction of RNs and physicians, including specimen collection, EKGs, catheter removal, hygiene assistance, and patient monitoring.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Surgical Inpatient)
Builds
Patient care and safety in a surgical inpatient unit
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specimen collection, 12-lead EKG performance, Catheter removal, Bladder scanning, Point of care testing, Patient hygiene assistance, Patient ambulation assistance, Call light response, Post mortem care, EMR data entry, Bed management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Electronic Bed Board
Responsibilities
Collect, label, and transport specimens; Obtain 12-lead EKGs; Discontinue saline locks and urinary catheters; Perform bladder scans and point-of-care testing; Assist patients with hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and positioning; Respond to call lights; Perform hourly rounding and care checks; Assist with post mortem care; Manage admissions and advance directives in EMR.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC