Patient Care Technician (AP5 Advanced Acute Care Medical) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift
Core
Delivering hands-on patient care and performing advanced clinical tasks under nurse supervision in an acute care setting.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (AP5 Advanced Acute Care Medical)
Builds
Patient care continuity and unit operational support
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Point of Care testing, Foley catheter removal, Peripheral IV removal, Nasogastric tube removal, Patient hygiene and ADLs, Specimen collection and transport, Code cart checks, Equipment maintenance, Medication transport, Patient safety monitoring
Preferred skills
Precepting new staff, Electronic health record documentation, Supply coordination, Discharge follow-up coordination
Technologies
Point of Care testing instruments, Electronic health records, Computer scheduling systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate activities of daily living including hygiene, toileting, and mobility; Collect vital signs, daily weights, and perform point-of-care testing; Remove Foley catheters, peripheral IVs, and nasogastric tubes; Check code carts and oxygen storage; Transport specimens and non-controlled medications; Assist with patient safety watches and 5-minute drills; Coordinate patient transport for tests and discharge appointments.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC