Patient Care Technician (GP4 Advanced Acute Care Palliative) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift
Core
Deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive, and clinically excellent care to a diverse adult patient population in an Advanced Acute Care Medical unit.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Advanced Acute Care)
Builds
Patient care and unit environment
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs collection, Point of Care testing, ADL facilitation, Equipment checks, Specimen handling, Medication transport, Documentation, Patient safety monitoring
Preferred skills
Precepting new staff, Problem solving, Clerical coordination
Technologies
Point of care instruments, Electronic health records, Computer/fax/phone systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate activities of daily living (hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals), Collect vital signs and daily weights, Perform equipment checks and exchanges, Remove Foley Catheters and Peripheral IVs, Conduct Point of Care testing, Document patient condition and medical records, Transport specimens to laboratory, Assist with patient safety watch, Coordinate patient transportation for tests, Process and release ordered tests, Assist with medication and blood product transport, Serve as a preceptor for new staff and students.