Patient Care Technician, Department of Nursing

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager, the Patient Care Technician will provide specific direct care activities and related support functions. May record vital signs, may perform phlebotomy, may prepare patient for examination, may assist provider during exam. Obtains specimens, may act as interpreter for patients and family.

1:
 Accurately performs and records vital signs including blood pressure,
 Obtains records of patient weight by utilizing standing, bed, chair and infant scales,
 applies fetal monitoring,
 performs Phlebotomy including finger sticks
 Performs hearing and vision testing, performs blood glucose testing using glucometer,
 Instructs patients and obtains specimens including sputum, urine and stool,
 Measures and records input and output,
 Assists patients in use of assisted devices that include walkers, canes and crutches,
 Transports patients, slips, specimens and materials to and from areas,
 Performs routine maintenance of equipment such as EKG monitor, scales, traction etc.
 Reports changes in patient’s conditions to the Registered Nurse
 Prepares patients for examination and assists provider during exam.

2:
 Prepares and maintains work area with supplies, assists in taking inventory of supplies
 Provides for patients personal needs-hygiene, toileting, feeding, and bed making
 Gives simple enemas, performs routine ostomy care
 Assista patient in sue of incentive spirometer
 Assists patients with deep breathing and coughing exercises
 Peforms oral suctioning
 Sets up oxygen

3:
 Observes and cares for patients diagnosed as suicidal, homicidal or otherwise disruptive and difficult to manage.
 Applies restraints safely
 Assists with safely placing and monitoring patients in seclusion
 Applies simple unsterile dressings
 Assists in the psychological, recreational, motivational, social, occupational and physical/rehabilitative activities.

4:
 Complies with patient right standards and confidentiality standards
 Adheres to infection control standards
 Arrives on duty on time and departs at scheduled times
 Communicates effectively with patients.

5:
Maintains a safe working environment, Attends all mandatory in-services and other educational programs appropriate to the area/unit.

- 2-3 years acute/chronic healthcare environment or related ambulatory care experience required

- Must have demonstrated experience in patient care.

- Completed Patient Care Technician Course (Policy Requirement)

- High school or GED (Required)

- Some college (Preferred)

- Basic Computer Knowledge (Required)