Patient Care Technician I-Inpatient, 4 West, 32 Hours, Nights

Patient Care Technician

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities. Receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients.

I. Major Responsibilities :

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment.
• Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
• Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices / strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).
• Performs EKGs, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning.
• Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.
• Performs other selected unit specific procedures.
• Assists RN / Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures.
• Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.
• Refills tube feeding bags as directed.
• Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources.
• Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients' needs.
• Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
• Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
• Keeps current with hospital and unit changes.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities :

II. Position Qualifications :

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions : Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations. Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds. Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.