PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

Job Relationships:

Responsible to:

Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Director of Nursing Workers Supervised:

Does not supervise other employees

Interrelationships:

Works cooperatively with all hospital departments

Position Overview:

Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under direct supervision. Assists patients with activities of daily living, providing for personal care, comfort and assistance when necessary.

Patient Age Groups Served:

Neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Major Duties/Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as required. Ability to function independently or as a member of a team. Prioritizes assignments to complete tasks in a timely and professional manner Performs basic nursing procedures, including collection of lab specimens, thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressing, and perineal care. Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, intake and output. 4a-May obtain blood glucose, if trained. Assists in admission, transfer and dismissal procedures of the patient. Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, bed pans, transportation, and skin care and positioning. Keeps the patient's room straightened and clean. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy. Maintains patient documentation as outlined by hospital policy. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of medical treatment. Maintains confidentiality of all patient data.

Job Qualifications:

Experience:

Previous clinical experience preferred

Education:

Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training Required Certifications/Registrations:

Current PCT Kansas Certification, if certified.

CPR/BLS Certification Physical Requirements:

Daily lifts, positions, and transfers patients with assistance (weights up to and occasionally in excess of 200 lbs.). Lifts supplies/equipment Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching Eye-hand coordination Ability to carry out procedures as outlined Normal eye sight, with or without corrective lenses Normal hearing, with or without hearing aid (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.)

Working Conditions :

Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness) Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases Regularly expose to risk of blood borne diseases (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.)