Patient Care Technician Medical-Surgical, Telemetry and Intermediate Care

This position supports the nursing team on medical-surgical, telemetry, and intermediate care units. As a Patient Care Technician, you will work under the coordination of the Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care, perform technical tasks, and assist with bedside functions across a variety of patient populations and age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate direct patient care including hygiene, skin care, mobility assistance, and monitoring
• Take and record routine vital signs within specified timeframes
• Obtain and document weights, heights, abdominal girths, and head circumference as ordered
• Report significant deviations in vital signs and changes in patient drainage patterns immediately
• Change dressings within one hour of the specified timeframe per established procedure
• Provide post-mortem care as directed by the RN
• Perform all procedures outlined in the nursing procedure manual for your area of responsibility
• Assist physicians with exams and simple procedures
• Verify patient identity by checking identification bracelet and band before performing any procedure
• Assist patients with elimination needs by providing bedpans, urinals, and emesis basins immediately upon request
• Accurately label and send specimens of urine, feces, and sputum within 30 minutes
• Accurately measure and record intake and output per established policy
• Administer enemas or Harris Drips as ordered
• Perform Point of Care (POC) testing
• Assist with ancillary services as directed and monitor patient condition during treatment
• Notify appropriate personnel of unexpected occurrences
• Provide observations and information to the RN based on patient-related care
• Interact with patients and families in a respectful and informative manner
• Recognize culturally based patient and family needs
• Respond effectively in emergency situations while maintaining patient safety
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and appropriate personnel
• Assist team members with clinical and non-clinical activities
• Maintain competency for one-to-one observation of patients based on unit-specific needs

Required Qualifications

• At least one year of patient care experience (may include long-term care, specialty, acute care, or other settings)
• GED or HiSET
• Proficiency in reading and writing in English
• Ability to maintain professional composure in medium to high-stress situations
• Effective communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association
• Certified Nurse Aide certification

Compensation

Hourly pay range: $17.98 to $24.12 (midpoint $20.68). New hires typically start in the lower part of the range. Actual salary varies based on relevant experience.