PCT, Flex Unit, 24hr, Days
Core
Provides direct patient care, monitors vital signs, assists with daily living activities, and supports the healthcare team in a hospital setting.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Patient care services for inpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic Life Support certification, patient observation, vital signs monitoring, patient lifting and positioning, daily living assistance, phlebotomy, EKG performance, specimen collection, sterile technique, fall prevention, restraint application
Preferred skills
Medical terminology knowledge, computer skills, problem-solving abilities, stress management
Technologies
EKG machines, telemetry units, point-of-care testing devices, infusion pumps, catheter care equipment
Responsibilities
Monitor and record vital signs and patient status; assist patients with hygiene, ambulation, and meals; perform EKGs, POC tests, and phlebotomy; assist RNs with treatments and IV setup; maintain patient safety and manage restraints; collect and prepare lab specimens; provide emotional support and communication to patients and families.