Patient Care Tech (Med Surg) - Days

Under the general supervision of the Director of DON, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for assisting the Medical surgical department in providing patient care and meeting the personal care needs of patients as directed. The PCT delivers routine, non-licensed technical bedside care upon the request of licensed staff members and plays an essential role in the Nursing Team. This assistance is provided in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, as well as federal, state, and local regulations, while adhering to organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Standards of performance include:

• Provides basic age-appropriate patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN.
• Laboratory policy/procedures are followed.
• Collaborates with nursing and respiratory to provide appropriate respiratory care.
• Demonstrates patient safety awareness.
• Performs tasks or clinical skills as delegated.
• Maintains customer service as a priority.
• Demonstrates interpersonal behaviors congruent with the basic principles of working well with others.
• Demonstrates team function.

Requirements include:

• Minimum level of education: High School or equivalent; or Patient Care Tech Certification or completion of (1) semester in a clinical nursing program.
• Professional requirements: Graduate of a PCT, Nursing Assistant, EMT, CMA, MOA, or U.S. Military Medic Program or Enrolled in a school of Nursing and has completed one (1) full semester of clinical rotations. Patient Care Tech certification preferred.
• Formal training: Additional training regarding glucose testing. (in-house training provided)
• Licensure, certification, registration: PCT, CMA, MOA, EMT, or Nursing Assistant Certificate; also, BLS/CPR.
• Work experience: Preferred 6 months experience in a hospital/outpatient care setting.
• Tools and equipment used: Calculator, personal computer, telephone, facsimile machine, paper shredder, copier, printer, standard office equipment, dynamap, telemetry.