Patient Care Tech (Mobility Tech) - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Days
Core
Provide direct, age-specific care to patients in an Orthopedic Trauma Surgery unit, assisting with mobility, hygiene, and monitoring patient conditions under RN direction.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Mobility Tech)
Builds
Patient care and safety in an inpatient orthopedic trauma unit
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient data collection, basic hygiene care, feeding assistance, ambulation support, PPE usage, vital signs monitoring, specimen collection
Preferred skills
acute care experience as nursing assistant or aide
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Monitor patients' conditions and provide updates to the healthcare team; Maintain supplies, equipment, and sterilization of instruments; Obtain and record patient information including vital signs and intake/output; Assist in collection of specimens for diagnostic tests; Ensure patient safety and participate in safety initiatives; Establish rapport with patients and healthcare team.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC