Patient Care Technician (BP7 Advanced Acute Care) - No CNA Cert Required - Day Shift
Core
Provide advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting, including ADLs, vital signs, and invasive procedure assistance.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (BP7 Advanced Acute Care)
Builds
Patient care and unit environment consistency
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs collection, Point of care testing, Foley catheter removal, Peripheral IV removal, Nasogastric tube removal, Nasal swab collection, Code cart checks, Oxygen storage management, Specimen handling, Patient transport coordination, Electronic health record documentation, Medication transport (non-controlled), Blood product transport, 5-minute drill participation
Preferred skills
Precepting new staff, Equipment troubleshooting, Supply ordering, Discharge follow-up coordination
Technologies
Electronic health records, Point of care testing instruments, Computer systems, Fax machines, Phones
Responsibilities
Facilitate activities of daily living (hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals), Collect vital signs and daily weights, Perform equipment checks and exchanges, Remove Foley catheters and peripheral IVs, Remove nasogastric tubes and perform nasal swabs, Check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets, Document patient condition and medical records, Transport specimens to laboratory, Coordinate patient transportation for tests, Assist with 5-minute drills and quality rounds, Process orders and facilitate patient throughput
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC