Patient Care Tech

Area: Resource Pool, 3 Medical, 4 Surgical, ICU and 3 Heart
Hours: 1900-0730; weekend/holiday rotation
Sign on Bonus for full-time
Our Patient Care Techs play a vital role in caring for patients and supporting our nursing team.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).  Reports and records observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department.

Requirements:

• Completion of nursing assistant or equivalent course.
• This position does not get reported with Direct Care Workers (DCW).
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
• Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 15 patients on one screen at one time and remaining alert at all times while on duty.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset.
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
• Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations.