Patient Care Technician (GI Surgical Oncology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Patient Care Technician (GI Surgical Oncology)
• Shift: Full-time Nights

Description

The Patient Care Technician supports and assists the Professional Registered Nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care activities under RN supervision. Responsibilities include vital sign collection, monitoring equipment use, specimen collection, newborn care, perioperative assistance, emergency response/Basic Life Support, and appropriate documentation and communication. The role also supports unit operations through delegated tasks like room readiness, equipment checks, cleaning, supply management, and inventory of patient belongings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, weight/height, blood pressure) for adults and/or neonates
• Measure and record intake and output including drain output
• Apply cardiac monitor/oximetry and obtain EKG
• Perform infant security protocol checks and normal newborn hearing screening
• Obtain capillary blood glucose and perform phlebotomy
• Apply fetal monitoring equipment; discontinue heplocks and Foley catheters; administer enemas
• Collect specimens (urine, stool, blood, sputum) and make patient rounds
• Respond to patient call lights; distribute water and nourishment; assist with meals
• Provide morning/evening care, bed baths, peri-care, and newborn care (including glucose checks and feeding assistance)
• Make beds, ambulate patients with assistive devices, and assist with pre/post-operative care and positioning
• Apply comfort and safety measures; set up oxygen/suction/respiratory equipment
• Apply dressings for Stage I/II skin breakdown and prepare rooms for assessments/procedures
• Transport patients/equipment during urgent/emergent situations and on discharge; respond to emergencies and initiate Basic Life Support
• Report observations, document appropriately, and promptly notify the RN of changes
• Perform post-mortem care and transport bodies to the morgue when necessary
• Care for prosthetic devices (hearing aids, dentures, glasses, etc.)
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and perform delegated unit maintenance (e.g., cleaning and returning equipment, linen and SPD tasks)
• Collect and inventory patient belongings; complete charges; order supplies and stock appropriately; ensure room readiness
• Check equipment functionality; count instruments/sterile trays as appropriate; stock/remove linen; set up/break down delivery table
• Participate in staff meetings, orientation, quality improvement, and daily/weekly/monthly QC activities
• Demonstrate cost-effective resource use and use communication channels to resolve work problems

Requirements

• CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing with successful completion of basic clinical rotations
• CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
• Minimum 90% 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 health care setting experience preferred; demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family, nursing, and medical staff

Benefits

• Range of benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being, with protection for unexpected life events
• Benefits details provided via the employer’s benefits information page
• Eligibility depends on employment classification