Patient Care Technician - Unit Ortho​/Neuro​/ENT

Under direct supervision, assists the Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (hereby mentioned as “nurse”) in providing direct and indirect patient care. Assists the nurse with delegated nursing procedures under the day-to-day supervision of the nurse and is formally supervised by the Nurse Manager. Collaborates with unit leadership in supporting patient care activities while promoting excellent patient experience.

Education High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience At least 6 months experience in direct patient care preferred Skills
· Ability to read and write English in order to provide basic patient care, to understand and communicate detailed instructions relating to basic patient care, and perform simple mathematic calculations in order to take and record weights, vital signs, and routine information in patient charts
· Interpersonal skills are necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff in a courteous manner.
· Strong communication skills
· Basic computer skills
· Competent to safely handle medications

Licensures, Certifications
· Current registration with State of Maryland Board of Nursing Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I or CNA II
· Heart Saver (CPR Certification)

Physical Requirements Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail when performing basic patient care tasks

Ability to walk and stand up to ninety percent (90%) of work time and ability to lift and position patients

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Patient Care Provides for care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of a nurse

Assists patients in activities of daily living, including, but not limited to, bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, etc.

Uses proper techniques to avoid infection of patient and self to avoid contamination of patient, equipment, and supplies

Procedural assistance as indicated or requested

Performs delegated nursing care procedures

Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnel

Complete close observation documentation

Distributes patients’ trays and nourishments, fills water pitchers, and assists with feeding patients, if necessary; and collects trays at the end of the meal Maintains and stocks patients’ rooms in a clean and orderly condition which includes disposing of soiled linen, stocking necessary supplies and linens, cleaning counter surfaces, etc.

Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients (including transportation of patients in beds), secures patients’ valuables and belongings

Escorts patients as need arises, adhering to necessary safety precautions

Performs routine vital signs, intakes and outputs, weights, finger sticks for blood glucose, use pulse ox equipment, perform point of care testing

Obtains lab specimens such as urine collections, sputum cultures, and heel sticks as appropriate on unit

Sets up O2 therapy

Reinforces use of incentive spirometry – splinting with pillows as needed

Conducts bladder scans, as directed

Performs oral suctioning, as directed

Uses and operates an EKG machine, as directed by the nurse

Discontinues an IV/saline lock as directed by the nurse

Performs simple dressing changes, as directed by the nurse

Inserts, removes, and/or empties a Foley catheter as directed by the nurse

Empty and record other drains as directed by the nurse

Utilize electronic medical records as trained and required for appropriate record keeping

Clean and stock supply shelves

Perform other related duties as assigned or directed

Professional Development Education and Practice Precept new staff as directed

Coach and mentor staff

Assist with creating Nursing Support patient assignments

Prepare agenda and facilitate unit-based…