Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

Overview

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Tech works in partnership with the licensed nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.
• The PCT demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age specific populations under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• He/she records data as directed by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient concerns to the licensed nurse.
• The Patient Care Technician II is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions.
• Duties of a PCT include, but may not be limited to, obtaining vital signs; assisting patients with basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating and other ADLs; collecting specimens for lab tests; and assistance with monitoring of patients.
• The PCT is competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross-trained and cross-competent to cover more than one hospital service, role or function).

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification required or may be in senior year of nursing school with less than one semester to complete the nursing program. For Emergency room departments – completion of an approved EMT Basic certification may be substituted for CNA/PCT certification. Must maintain active certification within the State of Texas. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Training, education and competencies completed annually for any additional duties. Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies.
• Preferred
• Job
• Requirements: 2 years of experience in acute care hospital or long-term care facility.