Patient Care Technician - Surgical Critical - PT - Day
Core
Member of the care delivery team providing delegated, direct patient care intervention under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a surgical critical care setting.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Surgical Critical)
Builds
Safe, quality patient care with a patient-centered approach focusing on continuity of care.
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sterile and non-sterile procedures, Activities of daily living (ADLs), Vital signs monitoring, Infection prevention, Wound care, Dressing changes, Hand hygiene, Patient advocacy, Evidence-based practice application
Preferred skills
Interdisciplinary collaboration, Critical thinking, Lifelong learning, Mentoring new staff
Technologies
None specified
Responsibilities
Monitor patients for condition changes and report to RN, Document work and observations, Provide assistance with ADLs, Promote infection prevention through standard precautions, Mentor new PCTs
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC