Acute Care - Patient Care Technician (PCT) Variable Shifts

Acute Care - Patient Care Technician (PCT) Variable Shifts

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center - Coffeyville, KS, United States

Tagged: Hospital, As Needed, PRN, Variable, Acute Care

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the needs of the Department and consistently supports the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment.

JOB DUTIES

Deliver great patient care with compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families

Answer patient calls and determine how best to help them

Obtain a wide range of information from practitioners, caregivers, and nurses about patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities, including plan of care

Provide physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising

Turning and repositioning bedridden patients

Ensuring patients receive an appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences

Measure and record food and liquid intake and any urinary and fecal output; report changes to medical or nursing staff

Examine patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including but not limited to open wounds, bruising, or blood in urine or stool

Monitor patients throughout their treatment

Perform routine checks of patient's vital signs as scheduled and report abnormalities to licensed nursing staff

Liaise with patient families

Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA

Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy

Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner

Notify ward clerk or monitor tech of needed supplies for the department

Assist with maintaining orderliness and cleanliness of department

Prepares necessary documentation and charting for patients

Greet patients and visitors

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions

Strong verbal and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff, and the public

Detail-oriented with proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others

Ability to maintain quality control standards

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Ability to move, position self, consistently operate various types of equipment, able to detect/observe/identify details at close or distant range with or without accommodations, as well as exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BLS, required

1-2 years' experience in a healthcare setting, preferred

CNA licensure, preferred

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