Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as:
activities of daily living, encouraging and observing patient on incentive spirometer and/or
cough and deep breath, skin survey, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, intake and
output, meal consumption, height and weight, 12 lead EKG testing, blood glucose
testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patient and their
medical record, documentation of O2, early mobility/ambulation protocols, clean
catheterization technique (per hospital protocol), simple dressing change, dry dressing
change, removal of Foley catheter, collection of urine specimen from Foley catheter (per
hospital protocol), removal and documentation of IV access, assistance with exams,
treatments and procedures.
●Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift
report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing,
isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment, precepts newly hired
PCTs.
● Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, EKG
completion and all other treatments. Report changes in patient's physical, mental and
emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. (15%)
● Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning,
checks and retrieval.
● Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
● 6 months of patient care work
● Experience as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN or EMT
● CPR Certification
Preferred
● Certified Nursing Assistant
● Certified Patient Care Technician
Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as:
activities of daily living, encouraging and observing patient on incentive spirometer and/or
cough and deep breath, skin survey, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, intake and
output, meal consumption, height and weight, 12 lead EKG testing, blood glucose
testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patient and their
medical record, documentation of O2, early mobility/ambulation protocols, clean
catheterization technique (per hospital protocol), simple dressing change, dry dressing
change, removal of Foley catheter, collection of urine specimen from Foley catheter (per
hospital protocol), removal and documentation of IV access, assistance with exams,
treatments and procedures.
●Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift
report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing,
isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment, precepts newly hired
PCTs.
● Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, EKG
completion and all other treatments. Report changes in patient's physical, mental and
emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. (15%)
● Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning,
checks and retrieval.
● Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
● 6 months of patient care work
● Experience as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN or EMT
● CPR Certification
Preferred
● Certified Nursing Assistant
● Certified Patient Care Technician
Additional Details
Experience: 0-2 years