Patient Care Technician (Float Pool), Nights

Quick Facts

• Role: Patient Care Technician (Float Pool)
• Shift: Full-time Nights

Description

The Patient Care Technician supports the Registered Nurse with direct and indirect patient care activities while following organizational policies, the Code of Ethics, and all relevant regulatory and accreditation standards. The role includes monitoring and collecting patient information, assisting with newborn and inpatient care tasks, responding to patient needs and emergencies, and documenting/reporting changes promptly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Measure and record vital signs and other patient metrics (including intake/output and drain output)
• Perform procedures and support monitoring (cardiac monitor/oximetry, obtain EKG, capillary blood glucose, phlebotomy)
• Provide newborn care (security protocol, hearing screening, glucose checks, feeding support, nursery rounds)
• Collect specimens and administer basic treatments (enemas, discontinue devices, apply fetal monitor equipment)
• Provide hygiene and basic nursing care (bed baths, peri-care, morning/evening care)
• Support patient mobility and pre-/post-operative care (ambulation assistance, positioning, safety equipment)
• Set up respiratory equipment (oxygen, suction) and assist with wound dressing application (Stage I/II)
• Prepare rooms for clinician assessment and assist with procedures as directed
• Transport patients/equipment; respond to emergencies including initiating basic life support
• Document observations and promptly notify the RN of condition changes
• Maintain unit operations and environment cleanliness, including delegated tasks for equipment and supplies
• Handle patient belongings inventory/collection and assist with charging/documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, QC activities, meetings, and orientation of new staff

Requirements

• CNA Certification or currently enrolled in a School of Nursing with completed basic clinical rotations
• AHA CPR recognition (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
• Minimum 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes
• Unit-based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring
• High school diploma

Benefits

• Benefits package to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events (details available via the provided benefits page)
• Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification; sign-on bonus eligibility may apply based on internal employee/rehires and new graduate exceptions