Patient Care Technician II

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the nursing staff, the Patient Care Technician performs basic care to an assigned group of patients in accordance with hospital policies, procedures and standards of care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Certified AAMA Medical Assistant, CNA/STNA certification or completion of one semester of a nursing program preferred. Proficient with computer systems and oral and written communication skills.

Strong skills in oral and written communication, customer service, organization, decision making, time management, and interpersonal relations. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Basic computer skills.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes AIDET and a team approach to all care provided, including bedside report and white board updates. Provides basic care to assigned patients as directed, delegated and supervised by the licensed nurse (LPN/RN). Patinet care includes:
• Assisting the patient with daily personal care; bed bath, oral care, shower, etc.
• Answering patient call lights in a prompt and efficient manner (<3 minutes for a regular light and <1 minute for a bathroom light).
• Distributing patient food trays and assisting patients with meals, as directed.
• Documenting patient intake and output and data collection for the nurse.
• Taking patient and documenting vital signs; T,P,R,B/P and LOC.
• Checking and recording patient height and weight on admission and daily when ordered.
• Performing Point of Care Testing (Accu-Checks) and maintain competency for POCT.
• Assisting with coughing and deep breathing including Incentive Spirometry.
• Disconnecting Adult peripheral IV’s and Saline Locks, under supervision.
• Providing catheter and ostomy care.
• Ambulating and transferring patients, with proper body mechanics and safety measures.
• Applying SCD pumps, ice packs or heating pads.
• Pre-operative and post-operative care; surgical or procedural.
• Turning and positioning patients.
• Administering enema, recording results.
• Setting up basic traction and providing care to patients in all types of traction.
• Assists with admission and dismissal of patients.
• Reports all abnormal findings and observations to the nurse.
• Reviews EMR for consult orders and completes necessary steps for the consult.
• Answers the phone in a professional courteous manner.
• Works at the desk maintaining charts, patient census and answers question for visitors and patients.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives, quality assurance and any other departmental research or studies as requested by the department manager or charge nurse.
• Fosters positive internal and external customer relations.
• May assist in training and orientation of new department employees.
• Meets all mandatory education/competency as required by policy and position.
• Performs all other related duties as required or requested by the nursing staff.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the nursing staff, the Patient Care Technician performs basic care to an assigned group of patients in accordance with hospital policies, procedures and standards of care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Certified AAMA Medical Assistant, CNA/STNA certification or completion of one semester of a nursing program preferred. Proficient with computer systems and oral and written communication skills.

Strong skills in oral and written communication, customer service, organization, decision making, time management, and interpersonal relations. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Basic computer skills.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes AIDET and a team approach to all care provided, including bedside report and white board updates. Provides basic care to assigned patients as directed, delegated and supervised by the licensed nurse (LPN/RN). Patinet care includes:
• Assisting the patient with daily personal care; bed bath, oral care, shower, etc.
• Answering patient call lights in a prompt and efficient manner (<3 minutes for a regular light and <1 minute for a bathroom light).
• Distributing patient food trays and assisting patients with meals, as directed.
• Documenting patient intake and output and data collection for the nurse.
• Taking patient and documenting vital signs; T,P,R,B/P and LOC.
• Checking and recording patient height and weight on admission and daily when ordered.
• Performing Point of Care Testing (Accu-Checks) and maintain competency for POCT.
• Assisting with coughing and deep breathing including Incentive Spirometry.
• Disconnecting Adult peripheral IV’s and Saline Locks, under supervision.
• Providing catheter and ostomy care.
• Ambulating and transferring patients, with proper body mechanics and safety measures.
• Applying SCD pumps, ice packs or heating pads.
• Pre-operative and post-operative care; surgical or procedural.
• Turning and positioning patients.
• Administering enema, recording results.
• Setting up basic traction and providing care to patients in all types of traction.
• Assists with admission and dismissal of patients.
• Reports all abnormal findings and observations to the nurse.
• Reviews EMR for consult orders and completes necessary steps for the consult.
• Answers the phone in a professional courteous manner.
• Works at the desk maintaining charts, patient census and answers question for visitors and patients.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives, quality assurance and any other departmental research or studies as requested by the department manager or charge nurse.
• Fosters positive internal and external customer relations.
• May assist in training and orientation of new department employees.
• Meets all mandatory education/competency as required by policy and position.
• Performs all other related duties as required or requested by the nursing staff.

SUMMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the nursing staff, the Patient Care Technician performs basic care to an assigned group of patients in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Certified AAMA Medical Assistant, CNA/STNA certification, patient care certificate or comparable health care certificate or completion of one semester of a nursing program. Computer systems and oral and written communication skills. One-year recent health care experience required.
CERTIFICATIONS - Check Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support BLS Certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilizes AIDET and a team approach to all care provided, including bedside report and white board updates. Provides basic care to assigned patients as directed, delegated and supervised by the licensed nurse (LPN/RN). Care included, but not limited to:

• Assisting the patient with daily personal care; bed bath, oral care, shower, etc.
• Answering patient call lights in a prompt and efficient manner (<3 minutes for a regular light and <1 minute for a bathroom light). Assist in providing purposeful hourly rounding on dayshift and every two hours on nightshift.
• Distributing patient food trays and assisting patients with meals, as directed.
• Documenting patient intake and output and data collection for the nurse.
• Taking patient and documenting vital signs; T, P, R, B/P and LOC.
• Checking and recording patient height and weight on admission and daily when ordered.
• Performing Point of Care Testing (Accu-Checks) and maintain competency for POCT.
• When directed assisting with coughing and deep breathing.
• Disconnecting Adult peripheral IV’s and Saline Locks, under supervision.
• Providing catheter and ostomy care.
• Ambulating and transferring patients, with proper body mechanics and safety measures.
• Applying SCD pumps, ice packs or heating pads when directed.
• Pre-operative and post-operative care; surgical or procedural.
• Turning and positioning patients.
• Assist with administering enema, recording results.
• Assists with admission and dismissal of patients.
• Reports all abnormal findings and observations to the nurse.
• Answers the phone in a professional courteous manner.
• Works at the desk maintaining charts, patient census and answers question for visitors and patients.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives, quality assurance and any other departmental research or studies as requested by the department manager or charge nurse.
• Fosters positive internal and external customer relations.
• May assist in training and orientation of new department employees.
• Meets all mandatory education/competency as required by policy and position.
• Performs all other related duties as required or requested by the nursing staff.

Highest Education Level Required:High School or Equivalent