Patient Care Technician (BP2 Advanced Acute Care Medical) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift
Core
Provide advanced patient care and support activities of daily living for adult patients in an acute care medical unit under nurse supervision.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (BP2 Advanced Acute Care Medical)
Builds
Patient care services and unit operations for adult patients
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Point of care testing, Foley catheter removal, Peripheral IV removal, Venipuncture, Skin puncture, Specimen collection and transport, Medication transport, Patient hygiene and ADLs, Equipment maintenance, Documentation
Preferred skills
Precepting new staff, Quality rounds participation, Discharge coordination
Technologies
Point of care testing instruments, Electronic health records, Computer scheduling systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate activities of daily living including hygiene and mobility; Collect vital signs and daily weights; Perform point of care testing and instrument maintenance; Remove Foley catheters and peripheral IVs; Perform venipunctures and skin punctures; Transport specimens and non-controlled medications; Document patient care and medical records; Assist with patient safety watches and 5-minute drills.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff
