Patient Care Technician

About This Role

This role involves providing direct patient care and technical support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including monitoring equipment, performing delegated procedures, and assisting with patient admissions and discharges.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Perform delegated procedures of a specialized and technical nature
• Set-up and monitor specialized clinical equipment
• Perform delegated clinical or laboratory procedures
• Change dressings and assist with wound care
• Assist with admitting and discharge procedures
• Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve quality
• Obtain vital signs, temperature, height/length, weight, oxygen saturation and pain scores
• Collect blood, urine, stool, sputum specimens
• Assist patients with routine personal hygiene and ADLs

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities including moving, transporting and positioning patients and equipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Nice to Have

• Completion of a Certified Nurse Aide program
• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant program
• Basic computer skills
• Course work in an Allied Health field

Benefits