PCT​/CNA

PCT/CNA

Full Time Richardson, TX, US

Responsible for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. Assigned to work under the supervision of a RN/LPN/LVN who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and PCT/PCA skills and abilities. Will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse. Utilizes basic infection control procedures, basic nutrition and fluid intake. Recognizes emergency situations and responds.

Supervises the following positions:
None

High School Graduateorequivalentrequired .

CompletionofanapprovednursingassistantorPCTprogramorsuccessfulcompletionofthe Hospital's PCT training and orientation program

CurrentBLScertificationfromaCORALVITA-approvedvendorrequired.

Current, valid, and active certification to practice as a Patient Care Technician/Associate in the state of employment preferred.

Abilitytoprojectaprofessionalimage.

Strong organizational,prioritizingandanalyticalskills.

Abilitytomakeindependentdecisionswhencircumstanceswarrant.

Workingknowledgeofcomputerandsoftwareapplicationsusedinjobfunctions.

Knowledgeofregulatorystandardsandcompliancerequirements.

PhlebotomytrainingandECG training preferred.

Freedomfromillegaluseofandeffectsofuseofdrugsandalcoholintheworkplace.

Current,valid,andactivecertificationtopracticeasa

Patient Care Technician /Associateinthestate of employment preferred. Current BLS certification from a CORALVITA-approved vendor required.

Englishistheprimarylanguageofthefacility.

Abilitytoreadandwrite,communicateclearlywithco-workers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product .

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractionsanddecimals.

Abilitytoapplycommonsenseunderstandingtocarryoutinstructionfurnishedinwritten,oraland/or diagram form.

Ability to define and solve problems and collect data.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to identify and implement components of the nursing process. Identify learning needs and teach patients and families. Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Job Function

Approximate

%of Time

Assistspatientinactivitiesofdailylivingbyfeeding,bathing,toiletingandotherpersonal hygiene regimes.

Demonstratessensitivitytopatientcomfortandprivacyandexpresses interest in patient progress.

Answers questions from patients and their families and explains procedures and processes within the scope of their training and ability.

40%

Assists the registered nurse by gathering data on patient conditions, direct patient observation, obtaining vital signs, recording oral intakes, monitoring input and output, weighing patients,recording/chartingpatientinformationandinteractingwithpatientand family members.

Reports changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse.

Documents interventions and patient responses according to policy. Assists nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations.

35%

Providescareasdelegatedunderthedirectionoflicensednursingpersonnel.

Organizes and adapts the plan of care with consideration for patient needs, desires and routines.

Demonstrates and reinforces priorities…