Patient Care Technician

Quick Facts

• Shift: Full-time nights, 6:00 pm–6:30 am; rotating weekends
• Unit: 24-bed adult general medical and medical oncology unit (ages 18+)

Description

Serve as a Patient Care Technician under the supervision of an RN, delivering basic patient care. The role supports monitoring, assistance with daily living, documentation, and clear communication of patient changes and unit needs. You will help maintain a clean, orderly unit and coordinate with other departments as a liaison.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output
• Assist patients with personal care and ADLs (bathing, grooming, eating)
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking; function under stressful situations
• Use critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as needs change
• Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments
• Answer telephone, intercom, and call lights politely using proper telephone etiquette; communicate information to appropriate staff/family/patient
• Assist with overall unit workflow with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed
• Perform 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 student with one semester of clinical completed
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits

A wide range of benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events. Benefits details are available via the provided benefits link, with eligibility determined by employment classification.