Patient Care Technician - Advanced Acute Care Medical
Core
Provide hands-on advanced patient care, including procedures like suctioning, catheter removal, and venipunctures, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Advanced Acute Care)
Builds
Direct patient care and clinical support services
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced patient care procedures, venipuncture, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, patient safety monitoring, documentation, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Specialty training program graduation, 1+ year related experience, BLS certification
Technologies
Point-of-care instruments, clerical equipment (computers, fax machines)
Responsibilities
Perform advanced dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley catheters; obtain blood specimens via venipuncture; document patient physical needs and condition changes; assist with activities of daily living; perform point-of-care testing and instrument maintenance; serve as a preceptor for new staff; coordinate patient transport and test scheduling.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC