Patient Care Technician (Advanced Acute Care Medical Orthopedics Unit) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift
Core
Delivering hands-on patient care and clinical support on an Advanced Acute Care Orthopedics unit, including ADLs, vital signs, and advanced procedures under RN supervision.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Advanced Acute Care)
Builds
Patient care continuity and unit operational support for acute orthopedic patients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs collection, Point of Care testing, Foley catheter removal, Peripheral IV removal, Nasogastric tube removal, Venipuncture, Skin puncture, ADL facilitation, Specimen handling, Equipment maintenance, Medication transport, Documentation
Preferred skills
Precepting new staff, Quality rounds participation, Discharge coordination
Technologies
Point of Care instruments, Electronic health records, Clerical equipment
Responsibilities
Facilitate activities of daily living (hygiene, mobility, meals), Collect vital signs and daily weights, Perform advanced dressing care and suctioning, Remove Foley catheters and peripheral IVs, Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, Transport non-controlled medications and blood products, Document patient condition and medical records, Assist with 5-minute drills and quality rounds
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC