PCT, Med Surg Unit, 24hr, Nights
Core
Provides direct patient care, assists with daily living activities, and supports the nursing team in a Med Surg Unit.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Patient care services for internal and external customers including patients, nurses, and physicians.
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic Life Support certification, Phlebotomy, EKG performance, Point of Care testing, Bladder scanning, Ostomy care, Vital signs monitoring, Patient lifting and positioning, Medical Terminology, Computer skills
Preferred skills
Precepting new PCTs, Quality Improvement participation
Technologies
Telemetry equipment, Electronic Health Records (implied by email/communication boards), Lab transport systems
Responsibilities
Monitor high-risk patients and report changes to RNs, Assist patients with hygiene, ambulation, and meals, Perform EKGs, POC tests, and specimen collection, Assist RNs with IV and hemodynamic line setups, Manage tube feeding and drainage systems, Maintain patient safety and fall prevention protocols, Replenish unit supplies and clean equipment.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior