Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical
Core
Provides basic direct and indirect patient care, including vital signs, activities of daily living, and patient transfers under nurse supervision.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Medical Surgical)
Builds
Patient care services for hospitalized patients
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Surgical
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Activities of daily living assistance, Patient transfer and positioning, Documentation, Equipment operation, Medication transport
Preferred skills
CNA certification, BLS certification, Nursing Assistant Academy completion, NREMT certification
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record systems, Tube medication systems
Responsibilities
Observe and document health status data, Assist patients with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, Answer patient call lights, Maintain skin integrity and assist with ambulation, Perform clerical duties and process physician orders, Transport medication and supplies, Handle hazardous waste disposal
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC