What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pct float position at UF Health?
Overview :
The Patient Care Tech assists patients with healthcare needs, activities of daily living and provides bedside care, including basic nursing procedures, all under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
In this role, the Patient Care Technician may also function as a phlebotomist by performing blood collection by venipuncture or dermal puncture, as appropriate.
Responsibilities :
Obtains and documents vital signs & weight accurately and reports abnormal results to the nurse; documents appropriately on the electronic medical record.
Provides assistance for personal care to patients including bathing, dressing, dietary needs, and toileting. Ensures security of patient’s personal items and reports discrepancies to supervisor in a timely fashion.
Assists with admission, discharge, and transferring of patients. Updates hospital tracking system to reflect patient transfer.
Assists nurse and / or physician with implementing treatment interventions (i.e. sterile and non-sterile soaks and / or dressings).
Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (bed controls, nurse / patient communication system, and side rails).
Obtains supplies and equipment as needed for patients and restocks supplies when needed, ensuring that all supplies used are properly charged to the patients.
Completion of annual required training and learning modules including "Safe Medication Handling for Staff Who Do Not Administer Medications"
Qualifications : Required education :
Required education : High school diploma
High school diploma
Required experience :
Hands on patient care experience or 2nd semester RN student
CNA, EMT, or CMA required within 1 year of hire
Preferred experience :
CNA, EMT, or CMA license
Last updated : 2024-10-17
