Patient Care Tech- Ortho/Neuro Part Time Nights
Core
Provides direct clinical support to patients in orthopedic and neurology units, assisting with hygiene, ambulation, specimen collection, and vital sign monitoring.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Ortho/Neuro)
Builds
Patient care and safety support within hospital clinical units
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNA certification, BLS certification, patient hygiene assistance, specimen handling, EKG acquisition, catheter management, bladder scanning, patient rounding, ambulation assistance, call light response, EMR documentation
Preferred skills
Nursing student status with completed clinical rotation, experience in orthopedic or neurology settings
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Telemetry Monitoring packs, Point of Care Testing devices
Responsibilities
Collects and transports specimens, obtains 12-lead EKGs, discontinues saline locks and urinary catheters, performs bladder scans and point-of-care testing, assists patients with hygiene and ambulation, responds to call lights, documents patient care data, maintains patient safety environment, assists with post-mortem care, manages admissions via Electronic Bed Board.
Seniority
Entry-level, support staff