Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Emergency Care Center Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Job Description:

Overview:

Position Summary:

Under supervision of the registerednurse, performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in theprovision of care and comfort for patients; provides careappropriate to the age of the patients served; reports and recordsobservations; contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit;all duties are performed in accordance with established, policies,procedures, standards and guidelines. Embodies the Memorial HealthSystem Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy,Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision andvalues.

FULL TIME

OVERNIGHTS.

Qualifications:

Education:

High schooldiploma or GED preferred.

One of the following required:

CertifiedNurse Assistant (CNA);Certified or Registered Medical Assistant(CMA, ABR-OE, RMA, CCMA or NCMA);Enrollment in nursing school withone (1) semester of clinicals completed; orMinimum of two (2) yearsof relevant work experience performing the essentialresponsibilities of the nursing assistantrole.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

CPR certification required,or obtained during nursing team onboarding process.

OtherKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Successful completion of Nursing TeamOnboarding, unit-based orientation, and clinical competencyvalidation tool within 30 days of hire.

Annual Credentialing:

Attendsall Joint Commission, OSHA and hospital/nurse manager mandatedinservices. Submits supporting documentation to nurse manager inconjunction with annual performance appraisal. Demonstratesclinical competence.

Responsibilities:

Principal Duties ℜsponsibilities:

Performs and documents nursing care measures tomeet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registerednurse. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are notlimited to, the following:

Provides hygiene and comfort measures,assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure.

Provides or assistspatient with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving,etc.

Assures that linens are dry, wrinkle free and that patient iscomfortable.

Provides handwashing opportunity before and aftermeals, toileting, etc.

Activity:

Assists with patient’s activitiesincluding ambulation, chair, dangling and repositioning; usesproper body mechanics, positioning techniques, and assistivedevices.

Nutrition:

Serves and collects food trays and nourishments.

Records percentage of diet intake.

Feeds or assists patients asnecessary. Records intake. Reports deviations from normal.

Clears IVand Tube Feeding Pumps at end of each shift and documentsappropriately.

Elimination:

Provides bed pan/urinal. Performsperineal care.

Performs bladder catheter care and discontinuesbladder catheter as directed.

Performs ostomy care (ileostomy,colostomy, urostomy) including application of appropriateappliances.

Records output. Reports deviations from normal.

Otherrelated needs:

Assists with post-mortem care.

Assists with admission,transfer and discharge of patients.

Promptly responds to patientcall light or requests (usually in less than ten minutes).Performsand documents monitoring procedures; observes and reports thepatient response. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, butare not limited to, the following:

Obtains vital signs (B/P andTPR).Obtains weight in kg (standing, chair or bed scale) andreports deviation from previous weight.

Empties drainage collectiondevices.

Performs blood glucose monitoring.

Observes and reportsunusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior orappearance.

Performs therapeutic measures/procedure, observes andreports changes, deviations from normal. Illustrative tasks andexpectations include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:

Application of heat; i.e., K-pad.

Application of cold;i.e., ice bags, sponge baths.

Therapeutic baths, i.e., Sitz,Aveeno.

Obtains routine non-sterile specimens.

Assists with patientpreparation for surgical, therapeutic and/or diagnosticprocedures.

Oxygen therapy (sets up/maintains/discontinues) asdirected.

Applies nonsterile dressing as directed.

Discontinuesperipheral IV as directed.

Performs oral pharyngeal suctioning.

Prepsskin and applies telemetry patches.

Records all interventions;observes and reports the patient response, changes, and/ordeviations from normal parameters.

Maintains safety and security ofpatient/family/self/others, observing safety precautions andpromoting a sense of security and well being. Illustrative tasksand expectations include but are not limited to thefollowing:

Conducts purposeful hourly rounding as a team member,inquiring of the four Ps (Pain, Potty, Possessions andPositioning).Follows standard precautions. Always washes handsbetween patients.

Reports equipment malfunctions.

Assists in keepingpatient rooms/corridors free of clutter. Cleans fluid spills.

Usesproper body mechanics in moving, transferring and transportingpatients.

Positions side rails appropriate to the patient’scondition.

Applies and maintains restraining devices asdirected.

Interacts with patients/visitors/others in a courteous andrespectful manner.

Fully explains procedures to patients/familiesprior to performing.

Assures patientprivacy/rights/confidentiality.

Recognizes and reports patientconcerns; offers constructive solutions.

Embodies the MemorialHealth System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy,Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision andvalues:

SAFETY:

Prevent Harm•I put safety first in everything Ido. I take action to ensure the safety of others.

COURTESY

ServeOthers•I treat others with dignity and respect. I project aprofessional image and positive attitude.

QUALITY:

Improve Outcomes•I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. Iwork with others to achieve superior results.

EFFICIENCY

ReduceWaste•I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects anddelays.

Promotes efficient and effective functioning of theunit/hospital. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but arenot limited to, the following:

Skilled in computer messaging,obtaining results.

Completes assigned aspects of unit inventorymanagement.

Complies with established policies, procedures,standards and guidelines.

Uses designated lines of communication andauthority.

Supports efforts to reduce costs.

Consistently utilizestime and resources effectively and efficiently.

Maintainscleanliness of unit, service area and equipment.

Cooperates with allmembers of the healthcare team.

Enthusiastically supports andparticipates in planned changes.

Accepts responsibility for accurateand timely completion of tasks as assigned.

Adheres to MHSBehavioral Standards.

Handles floor stock medications or medicationsdelivered from Pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tubesystem. Relocate these medications, in original containers, todesignated secure storage locations or deliver directly toappropriate licensed staff.

Performs additional unit specifictasks/care elements for which they have received specificinstruction and demonstrated competence.

Performs other related workas required or requested.by Jobble