Patient Care Tech- IMCU Part Time Nights
Core
Provides direct clinical support to patients in the Intensive Care Unit (IMCU) under the direction of RNs and physicians, including specimen collection, EKGs, catheter management, and patient hygiene.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (ICU)
Builds
Patient care and safety in the IMCU
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specimen collection, 12-lead EKG acquisition, Catheter management, Bladder scanning, Point of care testing, Patient hygiene assistance, Patient rounding, Ambulation assistance, Call light response, Post-mortem care
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Electronic Bed Board
Responsibilities
Collects and transports specimens; Obtains 12 lead EKGs; Discontinues saline locks and urinary catheters; Performs bladder scans and point of care testing; Assists with patient hygiene, ambulation, and positioning; Responds to call lights; Assists with post-mortem care.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC