Patient Care Tech II - Inpatient, Memorial Campus South 2 , 32 hours, Nights
Core
Provides direct patient care, assists with daily living activities, monitors vital signs, and supports medical procedures under the direction of licensed clinicians in an inpatient setting.
Role type
Patient Care Technician II (Inpatient)
Builds
Patient care services and safety for inpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Inpatient Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, patient lifting and positioning, phlebotomy, EKG performance, tube feeding management, ostomy care, sterile technique, medical terminology, English communication, computer skills
Preferred skills
Precepting new technicians, de-escalation techniques
Technologies
Telemetry units, Point of Care (POC) testing devices, bladder scanners, EKG machines
Responsibilities
Monitor high-risk patients and report changes to RNs, assist with hygiene and ambulation, perform EKGs and POC tests, manage IV lines and sterile procedures, handle tube feeding and ostomy care, maintain patient safety and fall prevention protocols.
Seniority
Mid-level, requires prior PCT I experience or equivalent direct care hours