Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician provides direct and indirect basic health care to patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric.

The Patient Care Technician duties include:

• Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff.
• Activities of daily living such as baths, oral hygiene, and oral feedings performed to satisfaction of patient and professional staff.
• Patient mobility performed (i.e. turning, lifting, moving) utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and self injury.
• Patient meals and nourishment are offered, administered, and recorded in a timely manner.
• Assists Nursing staff with admission, discharge, transfer, and transport of patients.
• Respond effectively in emergencies and assists in prevention of patient injury.
• Initiates CPR when appropriate.
• Utilizes side rails and restraints to prevent patient injury.
• Reports to professional staff patients at increased risk for injury.
• If specially trained to do, performs additional functions for patients, specifically delineated for assigned unit.
• Lab specimens collected; appropriately labeled, and delivered to lab in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and staff injury.
• Communicates results of selected tests to professional staff in a timely manner.
• Conforms to safety standards dictated by regulatory agencies i.e. safety manuals, MSD sheets, OSHA issues.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain an understanding attitude and responsible concern toward patients which is evidenced in speech and actions, and shows interest/ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic nursing procedures.
• Perform additional duties assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions (Order entry, data input).

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• One (1) plus years of previous experience as a Patient Care Technician preferred.