Patient Care Technician (Advanced Acute Care Surgery Unit) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift
Core
Delivering hands-on patient care and clinical support in an Advanced Acute Care Surgery unit under nurse supervision.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Advanced Acute Care)
Builds
Patient care continuity and clinical unit operations
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Point of Care testing, ADL assistance, Foley catheter removal, IV removal, venipuncture, specimen collection, patient safety monitoring, equipment maintenance, medication transport, discharge coordination
Preferred skills
Precepting new staff, regulatory readiness participation, electronic health record documentation
Technologies
Point of Care testing instruments, Electronic Health Records, Computerized scheduling systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate activities of daily living including hygiene and mobility; Collect vital signs and perform daily weights; Perform Point of Care testing and instrument maintenance; Remove Foley catheters and peripheral IVs; Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture; Monitor patient condition and report changes to licensed personnel; Transport non-controlled medications and blood products; Coordinate patient discharge follow-up and test scheduling; Assist with 5-minute drills and quality rounds.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC