Patient Care Technician - Night - Med/Surg - Jefferson Hospital
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Patient Care Technician
Patient Care Technician I - Night - Med/Surg - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time
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General Overview
This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent is expected to perform basic nursing procedures related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition, assist the RN in caring acutely ill patients, maintain medical asepsis, respect patient dignity, adhere to hospital policies, and respond to emergencies. The incumbent works under general supervision of the Registered Nurse for stable patients and direct supervision for acutely ill patients.
The incumbent receives assignments from the Charge Nurse and demonstrates efficient time management. The incumbent also participates in activities related to admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Provides direct patient care and activities such as ADL, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake/output, meal consumption, height/weight, blood glucose testing, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting patients and medical record, documentation of O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, assistance with exam, treatments and procedures. (30%)
- Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives including bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment. (30%)
- Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments. Reports changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions and any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. (20%)
- Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (20%)
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Limited or no experience; must be able to attend 2 weeks of training
- Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to perform basic mathematics
- Basic computer skills
- CPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Acute care experience within the last 3 years
- Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program. Preference given to those enrolled in Associates or Bachelor’s degree Nursing programs and completed at least one clinical rotation
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