Patient Care Technician

About This Role

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN, the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe and organized care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in delivering care and performing delegated basic patient care services
• Collect and record patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN
• Support patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care
• Assist with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs
• Collect urine and stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN
• Communicate patient information effectively to the care team, adapt to change, and maintain professionalism
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures
• Maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remain with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel (if required)

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

Nice to Have

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting
• Currently enrolled in a Nursing program
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

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