Patient Care Technician - MedSurg - Full time days

This full-time day position provides an opportunity to support nursing staff and deliver patient-centered care on a medical-surgical unit. As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to assist patients with activities of daily living, maintain a safe care environment, and communicate effectively within the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient care services
• Collect and record patient data including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN
• Support patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care
• Assist with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and use of mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs
• Collect urine and stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Communicate patient information effectively to the care team, adapt to change, and maintain professionalism in all interactions
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures
• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remain with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting
• Currently enrolled in a Nursing program
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols