Patient Care Technician (BP3 Advanced Acute Care Medical Transplant Unit) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift
Core
Delivering hands-on patient care and performing advanced clinical duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an acute care medical transplant unit.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Advanced Acute Care)
Builds
Patient care continuity and unit operational support
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Point of Care testing, ADL assistance, Foley catheter removal, Peripheral IV removal, Venipuncture, Specimen collection and transport, Medication transport, Code cart checks, Equipment maintenance, Documentation, Patient safety monitoring
Preferred skills
Precepting new staff, Quality rounds participation, Discharge coordination
Technologies
Electronic health records, Point of care testing instruments, Medical equipment
Responsibilities
Facilitate activities of daily living including hygiene, toileting, and mobility; Collect vital signs, daily weights, and perform point-of-care testing; Remove Foley catheters, peripheral IVs, and nasogastric tubes; Perform venipunctures and skin punctures for blood specimens; Transport specimens to the laboratory; Assist with patient safety watches and 5-minute drills; Coordinate patient transportation for tests and discharge follow-ups; Process orders and transcribe clinical data; Assist with supply ordering and non-controlled medication transport.