The Patient Care Tech supports professional staff by performing clinical tasks such as vital signs, phlebotomy, and specimen collection. They also assist in coordinating unit activities and ensuring patient needs are met efficiently under the supervision of registered nurses.
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Work Shift Night (United States of America) The Patient Care Tech is an unlicensed staff member who supports professional staff in providing care and service to patients and families under the direction and supervision of registered nurses and supports the plan of care for assigned patients.
Performs tasks to include but not limited to vital signs, AM/PM Care, I O measurement, tube feedings (bolus, gravity, pump), simple dressing changes, post-mortem care, pin care (orthopedic patients), ostomy care, discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters, urine collection Performs tasks to include but not limited to Phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, finger and heel sticks (as required by a registered nurse) Under supervision and nurse unit dependent, perform tasks to include but not limited to: tracheostomy care, discontinuing peripheral intravenous lines, in-line suctioning of ventilator patients Perform tasks to include but not limited to: ensure laboratory specimens are properly labeled and promptly delivered to appropriate departments, assist in the coordination of unit activities to ensure that patients' needs are met efficiently, serve as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray Reacts promptly and appropriately to emergency situations, provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving patient/family to the appropriate nurse, provide safer transportation to ancillary departments while utilizing hand-off communications
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or GED General Certificate Medical Assisting-Preferred
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Successful completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program, Medical Assistant program; or Direct Patient Care Allied Health program; or Successful completion of the Nursing Fundamentals course from an accredited registered nursing program; or Minimum of two years of related experience Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.