PCT, Med Surg Unit, 32hr, 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 a Med Surg Unit.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Patient care services and safety protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic Life Support certification, phlebotomy, EKG performance, patient lifting and positioning, vital signs monitoring, sterile technique, tube feeding management, ostomy care, medical terminology, computer skills
Preferred skills
Precepting new PCTs, quality improvement participation
Technologies
Electronic health records, point-of-care testing devices, telemetry equipment
Responsibilities
Assist patients with hygiene, ambulation, and meals; perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and POC tests; monitor and record vital signs and intake/output; assist RNs with IV lines and treatments; maintain patient safety and de-escalate behavioral issues; replenish supplies and clean equipment.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC