Patient Care Technician - Surgical Care Unit - Part-time

This is a part time position, working rotating shifts, 24 hours a week and every other weekend. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse perform basic nursing care activities, assist in maintaining a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assist staff members and help direct patient flow .

Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience 1 year Experience in a health care setting if possible pediatrics; one semester clinical experience completed at an accredited school of nursing or military corpsman training. (Preferred) Required Licenses and Certifications Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification (Required) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge Basic computer skills (typing, use of mouse, e-mail). Knowledge of aseptic technique. Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). Human relations and interpersonal skills.

Required Licenses and Certifications Patient Care Technician (CPCT) (Required) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)

• Functional Accountabilities Patient Services - Admission Include but not limited to-orienting family to use of call lights, monitor and unit.
• Set up of monitor and alarms.
• Perform vital signs, height, weight and head circumference.
• Patient Services - Daily Living Patient ADL’s include but not limited to daily bath, skin care with mouth care and peri-care.
• Ensure proper nutrition as ordered (ng, gt, or tray).
• Care of tube feeding and feeding of patients.
• Application of skin creams as directed by RN.
• Collection of cultures, urine and stool samples, etc.
• Direct Patient Care Recognize and report pain and skin breakdown.
• Prioritize tasks and special requests from RN.
• Assist in performance of trach care and EVDs.
• Assist with central line dressing, pin care, cast and traction care and care for dying patients.
• Assist with preparation of room for discharge and admission; assist with patient flow by maintaining a neat and orderly environment.
• Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels.