Patient Care Technician - Days/Evenings - Advanced Acute Care Medical and Oncology Unit
Core
Provide hands-on clinical care, advanced procedures, and patient safety monitoring in an acute medical and oncology unit under nurse supervision.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (IC)
Builds
Direct patient care and unit support for acute care patients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
venipuncture, catheter removal, IV management, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, patient hygiene, medication transport, equipment troubleshooting, documentation, precepting
Preferred skills
clinical experience, BLS certification
Technologies
point-of-care instruments, electronic health records, clerical equipment
Responsibilities
Perform advanced dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs; obtain blood specimens via venipuncture; assist with infant/pediatric formula preparation; monitor patient condition and report changes; provide one-to-one safety watch; transport specimens and blood products; process and transport non-controlled medications; assist with patient activities of daily living; serve as preceptor for new staff and students; coordinate patient discharge follow-ups; participate in 5-minute drills and quality rounds.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC