Patient Care Technician (Ortho/Neuro) - Part-Time Nights

Quick Facts

• Role: Patient Care Technician (Ortho/Neuro) – Part-Time Nights

• Shift: Nights

• Reporting: Under the direction of the clinical RN or physician

Description

Provide direct clinical/patient care support under RN/physician direction, supporting both patients and staff. Perform patient care tasks such as specimen collection/transport, 12-lead EKGs, catheter and telemetry discontinuation, bladder scans, and point-of-care testing. Support safety monitoring duties (including telesitter) and assist with documentation and unit readiness for EMR downtime.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, and transport specimens as assigned

• Obtain 12-lead EKGs

• Discontinue saline locks and indwelling urinary catheters

• Discontinue telemetry monitoring packs

• Perform bladder scans

• Perform point-of-care testing as appropriate

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and nutritional needs per the plan of care

• Perform hourly patient rounding with the clinical RN

• Obtain and document patient care data as directed by the clinical RN and per plan of care

• Assist with patient ambulation and positioning per plan of care

• Respond to patient call lights and requests for assistance in a professional and timely manner

• Assist with maintaining a safe clinical care environment for patients, families, and staff

• Assist with post mortem care

• Complete required annual training and attend periodic in-services

• Participate in performance improvement activities to meet unit targets

• Additional: Safety Attendant/Telesitter Monitor (visual observation, prompt notification, hazard reporting, care checks)

• Additional: Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls

• Facilitate obtaining a hard copy of patient advance directives and place them in the Electronic Medical Record

• Manage admissions using the Electronic Bed Board

• Ensure unit readiness for EMR downtime and facilitate data recovery after downtime

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Completion of an accredited CNA program and listed on the Illinois CNA Registry OR nursing student with successful completion of one clinical rotation; provide written verification

• BLS through the American Heart Association