Patient Care Tech - Post Surgical Unit
Core
Providing direct patient care activities, including lifts, transfers, and documentation, under the direction of an RN in a post-surgical unit.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (CNA/MA/EMT)
Builds
Patient care support for post-surgical patients
Domain
Healthcare / Post-Surgical Unit
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient lifting and transfer, vital sign observation, medical documentation, patient positioning and ambulation assistance, meal and bathing assistance, compliance with nursing care policies
Preferred skills
prior patient care experience
Technologies
BLS certification, CNA/MA/EMT certifications
Responsibilities
Accompany patients to treatments, document patient conditions, assist with patient lifts and transfers, observe and report questionable patient conditions to RN, assist with patient meals and bathing
Seniority
Entry-level, direct care staff
