Patient Care Associate/Technician- 3B
Core
Assists in the individualized care of patients to achieve their highest level of wellness under the direction of RN or LPN.
Role type
Patient Care Associate/Technician
Builds
Patient care support services
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Patient mobility assistance, Meal assistance, Toileting assistance, Bathing assistance, Transport assistance, Clerical support, Phlebotomy, Blood cultures, Enteral feeding, Wound care, IV removal, Foley removal, Trach care, Suctioning
Preferred skills
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Technologies
Electronic medical records system
Responsibilities
Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system; Assist with patient care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport; Perform designated clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, enteral feeding, wound care, IV/Foley removal, and trach care/suctioning; Perform clerical support duties as needed.