Patient Care Tech- Medical Surgical
Core
Provides nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities including personal, physical, and comfort needs under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Medical Surgical)
Builds
Patient care services in coordination with licensed medical staff
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Surgical
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, patient hygiene assistance, infection control, equipment repair reporting, patient preparation for exams, call bell response
Preferred skills
Prior patient care experience, Nationally certified patient care technician, Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
Technologies
Patient care equipment
Responsibilities
Observes and reports patient concerns/changes to RN, assists RN with admission/transfer/discharge, records vital signs and intake/output, assists in specimen collection, maintains clean and safe environment, reports equipment repairs, prepares patients for examinations, communicates nutrition issues to RN, answers patient call bell, assists with administrative tasks
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC