Patient Care Technician (Neuro Med Surg)

Quick Facts

• Role: Patient Care Technician (Neuro Med Surg)

• Supervision: Under the supervision of an RN

• Schedule: Part-time, 48 hours per pay period, days (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.), alternating weekends and holidays

Description

This role supports basic nursing care activities delegated by and performed under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, checking blood glucose, recording intake and output, assisting patients with activities of daily living, reporting changes, and maintaining a clean, orderly environment. The Patient Care Technician also supports communication and unit workflow as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities as delegated by the RN (vital signs, blood glucose measurements, intake/output)

• Assist patients with bathing, grooming, and eating

• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional condition to nursing staff

• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly

• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multitasking under stressful situations

• Prioritize and complete unit work quickly as patient and unit needs change

• Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments

• Answer telephone, intercom, and call lights using appropriate etiquette and route information to appropriate staff/family/patient

• Support overall unit workflow in coordination with the charge RN and/or assistant manager

• Assist with pre-census and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits

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

• Benefits details available via the employer’s benefits page; eligibility depends on employment classification

• Sign-on bonus eligibility may apply only under specified conditions