Patient Care Technician

Kaiser Permanente • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician supports the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, or designee, the Patient Care Technician assists the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care. Working as part of a team with the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician participates in providing patient care, including implementing progressive mobility guidelines, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients, and using patient handling equipment for lifting, transferring, repositioning, and transporting patients. Additionally, the Patient Care Technician may transport patients within the medical center and deliver and pick up specimens and prescriptions. The role also involves assisting with activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, toileting, providing water, answering the phone, and oral care. Depending on the patient population, the Patient Care Technician assists the Registered Nurse with patient monitoring, including obtaining, recording, and reporting vital signs, weights, and measuring and recording inputs/outputs. They may also perform EKGs as required. In coordination with the Registered Nurse and other medical center staff, the Patient Care Technician will maintain a clean and safe environment by providing newly admitted patients with supplies, ensuring a clean and tidy bedside, and neat linens. The Patient Care Technician may act as a sitter to ensure that patient safety needs are met, assisting the registered nurse in providing care including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, monitoring, and engaging the patient in diversional and therapeutic activities.

Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a team with the Registered Nurse.
• Strong analytical skills to collect and research data.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Interpersonal skills to maintain confidentiality and treat others with respect.
• Effective oral communication skills to ensure instructions are understood.
• Written communication skills to write clearly and interpret written information.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients.
• Participate in providing patient care, including implementing mobility guidelines and ambulating patients.
• Use patient handling equipment for lifting, transferring, repositioning, and transporting patients.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, and oral care.
• Monitor patients by obtaining, recording, and reporting vital signs and weights.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Act as a sitter to ensure patient safety needs are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
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