Patient Care Technician II
Core
Provides basic nursing care and activities of daily living to inpatients in a medical-surgical unit under RN supervision.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Patient care and support services for inpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Medical-Surgical
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance, Patient admission/discharge/transfer support, Documentation, Clerical support, Supply management
Preferred skills
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAC), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
Responsibilities
Completes patient care tasks (vital signs, I&O, measurements) as delegated by licensed nursing staff; Documents patient care and assignments; Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge; Communicates patient/family information to healthcare team; Acts as courier between departments; Performs clerical duties; Ensures patient supplies and equipment are organized and stocked.