Patient Care Technician (Central Region Float Pool) - No CNA Cert Required - Day/Night Rotation
Core
Provide advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in Advanced Acute Care Units, including ADLs, vital signs, point-of-care testing, and equipment checks.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (IC)
Builds
Patient care support and clinical environment maintenance
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Required skills
Vital signs collection, Point of care testing, ADL assistance, Foley catheter removal, Peripheral IV removal, Nasogastric tube removal, Specimen handling, Equipment maintenance, Medication transport, Patient safety monitoring
Preferred skills
Precepting new staff, Electronic health record documentation, Supply coordination, Discharge follow-up coordination
Technologies
Point of care testing instruments, Electronic health records, Non-controlled medication storage systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate activities of daily living (hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals), Collect vital signs and daily weights, Perform point of care testing and instrument maintenance, Remove Foley catheters and peripheral IVs, Remove nasogastric tubes and perform nasal swabs, Transport specimens to laboratory, Monitor patient safety and report condition changes, Coordinate patient transportation for tests, Assist with 5-minute drills and quality rounds
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC