Patient Care Technician (Hematology/Oncology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Patient Care Technician (Hematology/Oncology)
• Schedule: Full-time, nights

Description

The Patient Care Technician assists and supports a Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care activities. The technician performs routine patient measurements, supports procedures and emergency response, and contributes to safe unit operations through delegated tasks, documentation, and equipment readiness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Take and record vital signs and relevant measurements (e.g., temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, blood pressure)
• Measure and document intake and output, including drain output
• Apply cardiac monitor/oximetry and obtain EKGs
• Perform newborn-related tasks as assigned (e.g., infant security protocol checks, newborn hearing screening, newborn care, glucose checks)
• Obtain capillary blood glucose and perform phlebotomy
• Apply fetal monitoring equipment; discontinue heplocks and Foley catheters; administer enemas
• Collect specimens (urine, stool, blood, sputum); make rounds and anticipate patient needs
• Respond to call lights (including emergency lights) and assist with basic life support
• Prepare patients for meals and provide morning/evening care, including peri-care and bed bath
• Apply comfort and safety measures and set up oxygen/suction equipment and other respiratory equipment
• Apply dressings for Stage I/II skin breakdown; set up rooms for MD/RN assessments and procedures
• Transport patients/equipment in urgent/emergent situations and on discharge
• Document observations, promptly notify RN of condition changes, and perform post-mortem care as needed
• Support indirect care: maintain a safe/clean environment, complete delegated RN tasks, manage patient belongings, complete charges, stock supplies, ensure room readiness, check equipment, and support QC/quality improvement

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% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes
• Unit-based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring
• High school diploma (one year of college or nursing education preferred)
• Previous healthcare setting experience preferred (ability to relate to patients, families, nursing, and medical staff)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events (details available via the employer benefits page).