Patient Care Technician - Adult Acute Care - Infectious Disease - 2 North
Core
Provides direct patient care, clinical, technical, and supportive tasks under nurse supervision in an adult acute care infectious disease setting.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Direct patient care services and clinical support for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Allied Health / Infectious Disease
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Activities of daily living assistance, Specimen collection, Point-of-care testing, Electronic health records documentation, Infection control practices, Patient transport, Basic life support
Preferred skills
Precepting new staff, Unit operations support
Technologies
Electronic health records systems, Personal computers
Responsibilities
Monitor vital signs and report changes to the healthcare team; Assist patients with bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility; Perform basic patient care procedures and point-of-care testing; Collect and transport specimens; Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records; Respond to call lights and communicate patient needs; Maintain a safe, clean environment adhering to infection control practices.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC