PCT Behavioral Health
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 (Behavioral Health)
Builds
Patient care support in coordination with licensed medical staff
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, patient hygiene assistance, infection control, equipment repair reporting, patient preparation for exams, 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 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