Patient Care Technician II, ICU, Nights I.\tGeneral SummaryUnder the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks surgical dressings, and aids with activities of daily living (ADLs). This role performs blood draws and collects specimen samples. Observes and collects data and communicates about the patient's status in order to identify needs and provides needed care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

II.\tPrincipal Responsibilities and TasksThe following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.1.\tPerforms testing and manages the care of the patient based on results achieved and clinical findings.2.\tRecords patient care along the continuum, including activities of daily living (ADLs): feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting and transferring.3.\tCompletes, documents and reports patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation and reported pain level).4.\tAssists in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.5.\tParticipates in cost effective strategies to optimize patient outcomes.6.\tPromotes patient safety including fall prevention. Ensures the safety of the clinical environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members.7.\tMaintains order and appearance of patient rooms and work area. Maintains patient care supplies and linen.8.\tProvides post-mortem care.9.\tCollaborates with members of the health care team to carry out the plan of care, including reporting observed changes in patients' condition.10.\tEnsure patient comfort relative to their pain status.11.\tMeasures and documents patient urinary and stool output. Documents calorie count. Measures and documents patient weight.12.\tAssists with indwelling urinary catheter care. Applies, maintains and removes external urinary catheter devices. Performs bladder scans, measures post void residuals and documents. Inserts both intermittent and indwelling catheters, documenting volume output.13.\tConducts blood glucose monitoring.14.\tPerforms venipuncture for drawing blood samples and establishes IV access.15.\tPerforms nasal swabs.16.\tGathers equipment required and initiates placement IV for the patient as directed by the registered nurse.17.\tSets up and operates multiple lead EKG machines; attaches and removes EKG leads; runs a rhythm strip.18.\tAssists with enteral tube feedings via nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes, as supervised by licensed nurse.19.\tPerforms chest physical/physio therapy, tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy care and incentive spirometry treatments as delegated and supervised by the responsible registered nurse20.\tAssists with simple dressing changes, such as routine dressings to stage one and two wounds, surgical incisions, and peripheral IV sites after assessment by a ed Nurse. Provides wound care to promote healing and maintain structural integrity of the skin. Performs skin care and hygiene and reports impaired skin integrity and/or wound impairment. Assists with appropriate strategies and/or treatment measures to provide wound care.21.\tAssists with collection of patient specimens for laboratory testing. Incorporates proper techniques for patient identification, method for collection of appropriate specimen(s) and documentation.22.

\tProvides orthopedic/rehab device care:

e.g. braces, splints, CPM. Dons/doffs compression wraps/stockings.23.\tPrecepts and mentors other PCTS (PCT I and PCT II), ensuring completion of documentation.24.\tParticipates in hourly patient rounding in collaboration with the health care team.25.\tResponds to patient triggered alarms, including call light, chair alarm, bed alarm, tele-sitter alarm, etc.26.\tComplies with the The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals within scope of practice.27.\tDetects, reports, and acts to avoid or correct safety risks. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.28.\tProvides professional vigilance to assigned patients, including when assigned as a patient safety companion.29.\tIncorporates safe lifting techniques and body mechanics in daily practice.30.\tImproves patient flow and prevents care delays.31.\tPerforms other duties as assigned.

III.\tEducation and Experience1.\tHigh school diploma or equivalent required.2.\tCurrent Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.3.\tOne (1) year of previous experience preferred.4.\tCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

IV.\tKnowledge, Skills and Abilities1.\tAble to effectively communicate using verbal and written skills.2.\tMaintain interpersonal relationships and use teamwork skills to provide care along with other team members in a cohesive manner.3.\tAbility to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.4.\tAbility to learn and use computer systems5.\tDemonstrates proper technique and skills needed for obtaining accurate blood glucose results and documenting findings.6.\tDemonstrates the ability to perform delegated nursing tasks according to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served.7.\tDemonstrates knowledge, practice and accountability for skills or procedures that require aseptic technique.