What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician position at Cyitechsearch?
We are looking for a qualified Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide daily assistance to patients. You will help them with their basic needs and collaborate with medical professionals to achieve excellent patient care. A Patient Care Technician is a committed and compassionate professional. They have great interpersonal skills and ability to create a supportive environment. We expect you to be trained in patient care as well as various clinical tasks. The goal is to facilitate the recovery of the ill and injured by providing them critical everyday assistance.
Responsibilities
- Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
- Assist patient with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming etc.)
- Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse etc.) or EKG signals and patient condition
- Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing
- Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
- Perform basic nursing procedures (e.g. changing bandages)
- Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies
- Assist patients with particular issues or needs
- Provide appropriate emotional support
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a Patient Care Technician course preferred
Certification:
- Current BLS Certification
- Current CNA Licensure
Required Knowledge:
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
- Basic Computer skills to perform Data entry
- Computerized clinical information systems: MedConnect.Teletracking
- HIPAA policies on Confidentiality.
Experience Required:
- Patient Care Technician/Nursing Tech in a hospital setting preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- CNA: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: One location