Patient Care Technician (BP2 Advanced Acute Care Medical) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift
Core
Provide advanced patient care and support activities of daily living in an acute care medical unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (BP2 Advanced Acute Care Medical)
Builds
Patient care and unit environment in a 20-bed adult Advanced Acute Care Medical unit
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care
Required skills
Vital signs collection, Point of care testing, Foley catheter removal, Peripheral IV removal, Nasogastric tube removal, Venipuncture, Skin puncture, Specimen collection and transport, ADL facilitation, Equipment checks, Medication transport, Code cart checks
Preferred skills
Precepting new staff, Quality rounds participation, 5 min Drills support
Technologies
Point of care instruments, Electronic health records, Fax machines, Computers
Responsibilities
Facilitate activities of daily living (hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals), Collect vital signs and daily weights, Perform point of care testing and instrument maintenance, Remove Foley catheters and peripheral IVs, Remove nasogastric tubes and perform nasal swabs, Perform venipunctures and skin punctures, Transport specimens to laboratory, Document patient care and medical records, Assist with patient safety watch, Coordinate patient transportation for tests, Process orders and facilitate patient throughput, Assist with discharge follow-up calls, Participate in quality rounds and regulatory readiness drills.