PCT - 4th Floor Surgical/Ortho/Medsurg
Core
Provides nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities including personal, physical, and comfort needs under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Patient care and support services
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Surgical / Orthopedic / Surgical
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, specimen collection, infection control, equipment repair reporting, patient preparation for procedures, nutrition communication, call bell response
Preferred skills
Prior patient care experience
Technologies
Patient care equipment
Responsibilities
Observe and report patient concerns/changes to RN, assist RN with admission/transfer/discharge, record vital signs and intake/output, assist in specimen collection, maintain clean and safe environment, report equipment repairs, prepare patients for examinations, communicate nutrition issues, answer patient call bell, assist with administrative tasks
Seniority
Entry-level, non-exempt