Patient Care Technician I, Float, Casual, AVH
Core
Provides direct patient care and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination in stable and acutely ill patient conditions.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Float/Casual)
Builds
Patient care and unit coordination services for inpatient units
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic nursing procedures, vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, patient ambulation, documentation in EMR, medical asepsis, emergency response, unit upkeep coordination
Preferred skills
Acute care experience (last 3 years), enrollment in ASN or BSN nursing program with clinical rotation completion
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Point of Care Testing devices
Responsibilities
Perform activities of daily living, skin surveys, intake/output monitoring, blood glucose testing, transport patients, document care changes, participate in quality/safety initiatives (fall prevention, hand washing), stock supplies, clean equipment
Seniority
Entry-level (Limited or no experience required, 2 weeks training provided)