Patient Care Technician II - Respiratory - Jefferson Hospital - Casual
Core
Provides direct patient care and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination in a hospital setting.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Respiratory)
Builds
Patient care and unit coordination
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, straight catheterization, vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, EKG testing, blood glucose monitoring, patient transport, documentation, basic computer skills
Preferred skills
None
Responsibilities
Perform activities of daily living, incentive spirometer use, skin surveys, intake/output monitoring, 12-lead EKG, phlebotomy, catheterization, IV removal, simple dressing changes, and document all treatments; Participate in quality initiatives like bedside shift reports and fall prevention; Accurately document vital signs and report patient condition changes; Perform unit activities like supply stocking and equipment cleaning.