Patient Care Technician (Float Pool)

Quick Facts

• Role: Patient Care Technician (Float Pool), full-time days

• Reporting/supervision: Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse

Description

The Patient Care Technician assists the Registered Nurse with direct and indirect patient care activities. The role supports admissions, monitoring, newborn care, specimen collection, equipment preparation, documentation, and readiness for emergency/basic life support situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes

• Take and record vital signs and other measurements (temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, blood pressure)

• Measure and record intake and output, including drain output

• Apply cardiac monitoring/oximetry and obtain EKGs

• Perform procedures such as capillary blood glucose checks, phlebotomy, newborn hearing screening, newborn care activities, and fetal monitoring setup

• Obtain specimens (urine, stool, blood, sputum) for adults and/or neonates

• Provide peri-care, bed baths, evening/morning care, and newborn nursery support

• Respond to patient call lights and emergency lights promptly; initiate basic life support as needed

• Apply comfort and safety measures; apply dressings for Stage I/Stage II skin breakdown

• Set up oxygen and suction and other respiratory equipment

• Prepare rooms for MD/RN assessment and support procedures in the newborn nursery

• Transport patients/equipment/supplies during urgent/emergent situations

• Document observations and promptly notify the RN of condition changes

• Support post-mortem care and transport bodies to the morgue when necessary

• Maintain a safe, clean environment and complete delegated unit support tasks (cleaning, logs, linen/equipment handling)

• Complete charges/documentation, order supplies, stock rooms, and ensure room readiness

• Perform quality improvement activities and participate in QC activities and staff orientation

Requirements

• CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing with successfully 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 required

• One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred

• Previous healthcare experience preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events (details available via the provided benefits link). Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification.