Patient Care Technician (Neuro Med-Surg), Part-Time Nights

Quick Facts

• Role: Patient Care Technician (Neuro Med-Surg)
• Schedule: Part-time, 48 hours per pay period; nights (7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.); alternating weekends and holidays
• Reporting: Works under RN supervision to provide basic patient care

Description

The Patient Care Technician supports the care team by performing basic nursing care activities delegated and supervised by an RN. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, recording intake and output, assisting with activities of daily living, and reporting abnormal changes. You will also support unit workflow, maintain clean rooms, and serve as a communication liaison across patient care departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated basic nursing care: monitor vital signs, take blood glucose measurements, and record intake and output
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating)
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional condition to nursing staff
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and the ability to multitask under stress
• Use critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work as needs change
• Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments
• Answer telephones, intercoms, and call lights using appropriate etiquette and route information to the right staff/family/patient
• Support overall unit workflow with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed
• Perform pre-census and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school student with one semester of clinical completed
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits

• Range of benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events
• Refer to benefits information for detailed eligibility based on employment classification