Patient Care Technician (General Medicine) - Part-Time Nights

Quick Facts

• Role: Patient Care Technician (General Medicine)

• Schedule: Part-time nights

• Supervision: Works under direction of a Registered Nurse

Description

The Patient Care Technician assists and supports the Professional Registered Nurse with direct and indirect patient care activities. The role functions as a member of the unit staff under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and follows relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes

• Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure) and related measures for adults and/or neonates (including weight and height)

• Measure and record intake and output, including output from drains

• Apply cardiac monitoring/oximetry and obtain EKGs

• Perform unit-assigned neonatal/newborn tasks (infant security protocol, newborn hearing screening, newborn care, glucose checks)

• Obtain capillary blood glucose (unit-based recognition) and perform phlebotomy

• Collect specimens (urine, stool, blood, sputum) and assist with patient care rounds

• Apply fetal monitor equipment; discontinue heplocks and foley catheters; administer enemas

• Provide morning/evening care, bed baths, peri-care, meal preparation support, and patient feeding as assigned

• Make occupied/unoccupied beds; ambulate patients and instruct on walker/cane/crutch walking

• Assist with pre- and post-operative care, safe positioning, and special safety equipment

• Apply comfort and safety measures (side rails, call lights) and respond promptly to call lights

• Set up oxygen and suction equipment and other respiratory equipment

• Apply dressings to Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown; prepare rooms for MD/RN assessment and support procedures as directed

• Transport patients and equipment in urgent/emergent situations; respond to emergencies and initiate basic life support

• Report observations, document appropriately, notify the RN of changes, and assist with post-mortem care when necessary

• Maintain a safe and clean environment and complete delegated unit tasks to support efficient operations

• Support unit operations: manage patient belongings, complete charges/documentation, order supplies, ensure room readiness, check equipment, and participate in QC/quality improvement activities

Requirements

• CNA certification OR currently enrolled in a 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 required

• Preferred: One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience; previous healthcare experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

• Benefits eligibility may vary by employment classification; see employer benefits information for details