Patient Care Technician - Orthopedic Unit - Per Diem Level I - Nights

Endeavor Health - 800 West Central Road - Responsibilities:
Assist patients with personal care needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, use of bedpan or urinal, positioning, answering and responding to patient call lights, bed making, etc. under the supervision of a RN/LPN.;
Assists with exercising and ambulating patient; utilizes correct body mechanics while assisting with patient mobility; maintains physical safety and comfort of patient under supervision of a RN/LPN.;
Obtains patient vital signs, input and output checks, and accu-checks, and reports abnormalities to the nurse.;
As directed by RN/LPN performs procedures such as EKG's, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, application of restraints, backrubs, etc.;
Collects specimens such as urine, feces, sputum, and delivers as necessary. Documents basic patient care into electronic medical record.