Patient Care Technician/Patient Care Technician I

Memorial Healthcare - Owosso, MI

Owosso, MI

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Under direct supervision and/or direction of the department manager/director, charge nurse, or staff nurse/team leader. Performs duties assisting staff nurses in the treatment and care of patient in accordance with the established methods and procedures of the hospital. Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience. Recognizes and demonstrates understanding of patient and family centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assists the nurse with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, pre and post-op care, treatments, etc.
• Provide personal care (hygiene, ambulation, ADL's, etc.) as assigned.
• Performs routine treatments and specimen collections, according to operating instructions.
• Document and report as appropriate any changes observed in condition or behavior of a patient (vital signs, I & O, daily weights, glucometers, removing IV's, Foley catheters, safety checks, etc.).
• Document patient interventions in electronic medical records (EMR) computer terminal.
• Assist patients at meal time and with nourishments as directed.
• Make rounds frequently on assigned patients, respond to call lights/requests, and anticipate patient needs.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment by cleaning equipment, rooms, instruments, and report equipment that is out of order.
• Assist physicians as requested (maintaining patient's position, etc.).
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned.
• Maintains current acceptable BLS certifications, competency assessment, Handle with Care, and mandatory safety education.
• Demonstrate job related aspects of patient safety to assure a safe environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards of care, policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of principle growth and development over the life span.
• Performs other specific duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Unexpired CNA certification preferred for Patient Care Technician.
• Unexpired CNA certification required for Patient Care Technician I.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Computer based competencies required for acute care.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Ability to perform simple math functions.
• Ability to read and understand transcribed physician's orders, vital signs, and other information on patient's/resident's chart.
• One (1) year of patient care experience preferred.