Patient Care Technician II - Medsurg Camden

Overview

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi‑skilled activities to support a decentralized patient‑centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Responsibilities include measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying patient concerns and reporting them to colleagues, and moving, turning or relocating patients as required for comfort and medical needs.

The PCT should have patience, empathy, intuition, good communication and organizational skills to interact with the management and nursing team.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire. Must maintain current BLS certification, either an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
• Assist patients with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming, etc.)
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, etc.), EKG signals and patient condition
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
• Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies, linens are clean
• Assist patients with particular issues or needs
• Provide appropriate emotional support
• Place patient on cardiac monitor
• Empty drains, ostomies, foley bags
• Perform blood sugar checks
• Assist with other duties assigned by the department leader

• Perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking (continuously)
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted; lift 50 lbs from floor within 36 inches; lift to overhead up to 25 lbs
• Perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders (continuously)
• Use lower extremities for balance and coordination
• Perform tasks in confined or cramped spaces, on elevated areas, and while walking up or down stairs (infrequent to frequent)
• Maintain good visual, hearing, and sensory functions as necessary
• Work rotating shifts, overtime, and in a latex safe environment as required

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