Patient Care Tech- Surgical Inpatient Part Time Nights
Core
Provides direct clinical support to surgical inpatients by performing patient care tasks, specimen collection, and safety monitoring under RN/physician direction.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Surgical Inpatient)
Builds
Patient care and safety support for surgical inpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specimen collection and transport, EKG acquisition, Catheter management, Bladder scanning, Point of care testing, Patient hygiene and nutrition assistance, Patient ambulation and positioning, Call light response, Post mortem care, EMR documentation, 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; Monitor patient safety as a Telesitter/Safety Attendant; Manage admissions and EMR downtime procedures.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC