Patient Care Technician- Days (full-time, part-time, PRN)

General Purpose of Job:

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists nurses in providing basic care and performs specific procedures with patients. The PCT works under the supervision and direction of an RN and/or LPN.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Provides basic care and tasks as directed by an RN.
• Performs specific patient procedures and treatments according to unit and hospital policy
• Documents care given and patient response in patient record.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and environment and ensures the area is stocked with appropriate supplies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of appropriate equipment and supplies to provide quality patient care.
• Communicates significant information and changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Actively participates as a team member. Constructively addresses patient and team issues to insure quality patient care and a collaborative work environment.
• Assists patients with dressing, use of equipment, donning and doffing support clothing, orthotic / prosthetic devices, and or protective devices.
• Assist patient with bathing, hygiene and other personal care activities.
• Assists with patient meals and provides reinforcement of feeding training as prescribed by SLP, OT, PT, RN.
• Assist with carrying out bladder and bowel programs and provides care per unit policy for specific bowel and bladder devices.
• Safely transfers patients and assists patients in mobility following transfer instructions provided by PT/OT.
• Assists with skin management, prevention, positioning and treatment programs.
• Assists with obtaining daily/weekly weights for patients.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and environment and assures the area is stocked with appropriate supplies.
• Provide 1:1 safety observation for cognitively impaired or behavioral patients.

Required Responsibilities of the Associate:

• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
• Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our associates, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
• Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
• Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

Education:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program.
• Successful completion of Acute Care Nursing Assistant Program OR certified nurse assistant program OR documented completion of Fundamentals of Nursing as a current student in a nursing program OR completion of a medical assistant program OR completion of an EMT or Paramedic program.

License / Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a PCT or CNA in absence of the required education.

Skills & Abilities:

• Computer literate.
• Interpersonal skills for effective communication.
• Excellent attendance
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and completion of mandatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Preferred:

• Acute care patient care experience.
• Rehabilitation experience

Physical Aspects of this Position:

Work Environment:

• May include constant noise, frequent interruptions, foul odors, and stressful situations. Direct patient contact can lead to exposure to blood and body fluids, and other infectious diseases.