Patient Care Technician (Neuroscience ICU) - No CNA Cert Required - Day/Night Shift
Core
Provide hands-on clinical care and support to patients in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) under the supervision of registered nurses.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Neuroscience ICU)
Builds
Patient care continuity and safety in a critical care environment
Domain
Healthcare / Neuroscience / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Point of Care testing, ADL assistance, Foley catheter removal, IV removal, specimen collection, patient safety monitoring, equipment maintenance, documentation
Preferred skills
Precepting new staff, coordinating patient transport, communicating with food services, operating clerical equipment
Technologies
Point of care instruments, non-controlled medication storage systems, electronic health record systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate activities of daily living including hygiene and mobility; Collect vital signs and perform daily weights; Remove Foley catheters and peripheral IVs; Perform venipunctures and skin punctures for blood specimens; Monitor patient condition and report changes to licensed personnel; Assist with 5-minute drills and quality rounds; Coordinate patient transport to tests and discharge follow-ups.