Patient Care Tech II

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision and / or direction of the department manager / director, charge nurse, or staff nurse / team leader. Performs duties assisting staff nurses in the treatment and care of patient in accordance with the established methods and procedures of the hospital. Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience. Recognizes and demonstrates understanding of patient and family centered care.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the nurse with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, pre and post-op care, treatments, etc.
• Provide personal care (hygiene, ambulation, ADL's, etc.) as assigned.
• Performs routine treatments and specimen collections, according to operating instructions. Document and report as appropriate any changes observed in condition or behavior or a patient (vital signs, I & O, daily weights, glucometers, removing IV and Foley catheters, etc.).
• Document patient interventions in electronic medical records (EMR) computer terminal.
• Assist patients at meal time and with nourishments as directed.
• Make rounds frequently on assigned patients, respond to call lights / requests, and

anticipate patient needs.

DEPARTMENTAL AND ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ambulatory - Performs UCG's, blood draws, and EKG's.

2. Emergency - Performs splinting and splint care, EKG's, blood draws, Foley insertions, IV

and saline lock starts.

3. Endoscopy - Performs UCG, specialty training for scope cleaning.

4. CCU- Performs blood draws and EKG's, IV and saline lock starts, Foley insertions.

4. Performs other specific other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES / MOTOR SKILLS

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL ABILITIES

ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES

ESSENTIAL SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS