Patient Care Technician I​/II, Med Tele​/Float, Per Diem

Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $15.00 - $24.49

Schedule Details:
Holidays – One Major Summer Holiday;
Holidays – One Major Winter Holiday;
Weekends – Every Fourth Weekend

Scheduled

Hours:

Mixed 8‑hour shifts

Shift: 4 – Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center: 24070 – 0224 Med Surg Unit

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities and receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients.

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients (e.g., changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status).
• Provides constant observation of high‑risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment; utilizes interventions to de‑escalate patients and, if unsuccessful, participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
• Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals, and nourishment.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work‑related activities.
• Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse oxymetry) and measures and records patients’ weight and height.
• Performs EKGs, Point‑of‑Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning; collects, labels, and prepares specimens for transport to the lab.
• Performs other selected unit‑specific procedures (e.g., battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients, proper storage of supplies).
• Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing emotional support, and cleaning equipment and supplies after treatment or procedure.
• Observes, measures, and records oral food and fluid intake; refills tube feeding bags as directed; empties and records output from sources such as Foley catheter, ostomy appliances, and drainage systems; performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaching all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
• Provides respectful, culturally and age‑appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, and others.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
• Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
• Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards, bulletin boards, posted notices, and responding to UMMHC e‑mails on a regular basis.

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment (required).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English clearly and concisely.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge.
• Ability to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted when certification, licensure, or registration is not required.

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician and in keeping with unit‑specific standards, the Patient Care Technician II provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients and assists members of the healthcare team. To become a PCT II, a caregiver must meet the full competencies outlined by the Nursing Professional Practice…