Patient Care Technician I​/II, Geriatric Med Psych Eves

Patient Care Technician I

Under the direction of a licensed clinician, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients and assists members of the healthcare team.

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients, including changes in skin condition, vital signs, and mental status.
• Provides constant observation of high‑risk patients as assigned.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment, de‑escalating patients and engaging restraints when necessary according to training.
• Assists patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulation, meals, and nourishment.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients using proper safety techniques and body mechanics.
• Maintains patient safety by performing safety checks, utilizing fall‑prevention strategies, and following restraint policy for restrained patients.
• Takes and records vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry; measures and records weight and height.
• Performs EKGs, point‑of‑care tests, and bladder scans; collects, labels, and prepares specimens for lab transport.
• Performs other unit‑specific procedures such as telemetry battery changes, equipment status checks, cleaning, and supply storage.
• Assists RN or licensed practitioner with treatments and procedures, preparing equipment and supplies, assisting positioning, providing emotional support, and cleaning up afterward.
• Observes, records oral food and fluid intake; refills tube‑feeding bags; empties and records output from Foley catheters, ostomy appliances, and drainage systems; performs ostomy care as directed.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs, building rapport and relationships.
• Provides respectful, culturally and age‑appropriate communication with patients, staff, families, visitors, and others.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
• Requests assistance from resources when additional direction is required.
• Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards, bulletin boards, posted notices, and responding to UMMHC e‑mails regularly.

License/Certification/

Education:

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.

Experience/

Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English clearly and concisely.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge.
• Ability to remain calm under stress or in emergency situations.

Under the direction of a licensed clinician, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients and assists members of the healthcare team. In order to become a PCT II, a caregiver must meet the full competencies outlined by the Nursing Professional Practice.

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients, including changes in skin condition, vital signs, and mental status.
• Provides constant observation of high‑risk patients as assigned.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment, de‑escalating patients and engaging restraints when necessary according to training.
• Assists patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulation, meals, and nourishment.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients using proper safety techniques and body mechanics.
• Maintains patient safety by performing safety checks, utilizing fall‑prevention strategies, and following restraint policy for restrained patients.
• Takes and records vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry; measures and records height and weight.
• Performs EKGs, point‑of‑care tests, and bladder scans according to hospital standards; collects, labels, and prepares specimens for lab transport.
• Performs phlebotomy in certain locations.
• Performs other unit‑specific procedures such as telemetry battery changes, equipment status checks, cleaning, and supply…