Overview 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. Description � 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. � Documents patient intake/output, sends urine specimens to labs as ordered, performs daily phlebotomy as ordered, collects and labels tubes properly using hospital protocol and performs bedside glucose monitoring as instructed by nurse. � 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: � 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 #

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