Job detail

Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical - 2 South

McLaren Health Care

#Registered Nurse #Vital Signs #Healthcare #Wound Care #Activities of Daily Living #Hospital #Patient Care Technician #Patient Documentation

Quick overview

The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care, including assisting with activities of daily living and performing clinical tasks like vital signs and wound care. They also report patient status changes to the Registered Nurse and document care provided according to hospital guidelines.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in direct patient care and CENA training are preferred qualifications.

high schoolEKGCatheterizationPatient careVital signs monitoringActivities of daily livingWound careDressing changesClinical competencePsychosocial supportPatient documentation

Job description

Department

2
South
Medical
Surgical
Daily
Work
Times: 7pm-730am
Shift:
Nights
Scheduled
Bi-Weekly
Hours: 72

Benefits

403(b)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through: Performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities. Maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Interacts with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences.

Responsibilities

Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify/attain treatment goals. Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families. Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising. Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols. Performs other related job duties as requested.

Required

High school diploma or equivalent with training on personal computers (with different applications), general office equipment uses and procedures. BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Certification must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.

Preferred

Prior experience in direct care preferred. CENA training Prior experience obtained through clinical nursing rotation relevant to the specific work area.