Patient Care Technician (Heart Failure / Pulmonary)

Quick Facts

• Part-time Patient Care Technician supporting Heart Failure / Pulmonary care.
• Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Description

Assist and support the Registered Nurse with direct and indirect patient care activities for adult and/or neonatal patients. Perform clinical tasks including vital signs, intake/output, cardiac and respiratory monitoring support, EKG collection, phlebotomy, newborn care, specimen collection, and emergency response. Maintain unit readiness, safety, documentation, and delegated care tasks to support efficient patient care operations.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care Activities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Take and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, and blood pressure.
• Measure and record intake and output, including drain output.
• Apply cardiac monitor/oximetry and obtain EKG.
• Follow infant security protocols (band placement).
• Perform normal newborn hearing screening.
• Obtain capillary blood glucose for adults and/or neonates.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Apply fetal monitor equipment; discontinue heplocks and foley catheters; administer enemas.
• Collect specimens (urine, stool, blood, sputum) for adults and/or neonates.
• Respond to call lights (including emergency lights) and initiate basic life support during emergencies.
• Provide nutrition support and assist/feeds patients as assigned, including newborn feeds.
• Provide morning/evening care, bed baths, peri-care, and newborn care (bath, dressing, foot prints, feeding assistance, glucose checks).
• Ambulate patients and instruct on walking aids; assist with pre-/post-operative care and safe lifting/turning.
• Set up oxygen and suction/respiratory equipment; apply dressings for Stage I/II skin breakdown.
• Prepare rooms for provider assessment and assist with procedures as directed; transport patients/equipment/supplies during urgent/emergent situations.
• Report observations and document appropriately; promptly notify RN of condition changes.
• Perform post-mortem care and transport bodies to the morgue when necessary.
• Assume responsibility for patient prosthetic/hearing/eyewear devices.

Indirect Patient Care

• Maintain a safe and clean environment, including cleaning and equipment upkeep tasks.
• Perform RN-delegated duties to facilitate patient care and unit operations.
• Collect and inventory patient belongings on admission/transfer/discharge.
• Complete charges using appropriate documentation.
• Order supplies online or via requisitions and stock supplies.
• Assure room readiness for incoming patients; check equipment for proper functioning.
• Count instruments and sterile trays as appropriate; stock/remove linen and set up/break down delivery tables.
• Participate in staff meetings, orientation, quality improvement activities, and daily/weekly/monthly QC tasks.
• Demonstrate cost-effective use of resources and use established communication channels to resolve work-related problems.
• Consistently demonstrate the “Patient’s First” philosophy and carry out assigned tasks on a shift basis as delegated.

Requirements

• CNA Certification or currently enrolled in a School of Nursing with successfully completed basic clinical rotations.
• American Heart Association CPR recognition (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• Unit-based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.
• Minimum 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.
• High school diploma.
• Preferred: One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Prior healthcare setting experience with demonstrated ability to relate to patients, families, nursing, and medical staff.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including protection for unexpected life events. View detailed benefits information at the provided benefits URL and refer to benefits eligibility by employment classification.