Patient Care Technician - 9 West Unit - FT
Core
Provide basic nursing care and technical clinical services to patients of all ages, including vital signs monitoring, activities of daily living assistance, and specialized care for surgical and trauma patients.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Nursing Assistant)
Builds
Patient care and safety within a 27-bed Orthopedic Surgery unit and other medical/surgical units
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Activities of daily living assistance, Patient transport, EMR documentation, Phlebotomy, Wound care, Saline lock management, Colostomy bag changes, Regulatory compliance, Infection control
Preferred skills
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Previous direct patient care experience, AHA BLS-HCP certification
Technologies
EMR systems, Unit-based software, Intranet
Responsibilities
Monitor patient vital signs and oxygen levels, Assist patients with bathing, meals, toileting, and ambulation, Transport patients and supplies within the facility, Document patient observations and assist with chart audits, Perform phlebotomy, nonsterile wound care, and colostomy bag changes, Participate in unit quality surveillance and shared governance, Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes, Maintain cleanliness of unit and equipment, Sit with patients on suicide or safety precautions
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC