Patient Care Tech (PCT) Weekend Only Plan - Cardiothoracic And Vascular Intermediate Care - Roper Hospital

Shift Hours: 7:00pm 7:30am weekends only

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Assist the staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. Maintain and update patient records in a timely orderly manner. Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrate enthusiastic friendly approach.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.

• Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to appropriate registered nurse.

• Documents VS and ADLs concurrently in appropriate format and notifies RN/LPN with abnormal variations.

• Provides nursing care in a nonjudgmental manner that respects patient diversity acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet patient needs.

• Acts as a patient advocate.

• Correctly and efficiently transcribes physician orders to include computer order entry.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements core measures infection prevention patient safety and quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes.

• Maintains a wellorganized workstation and provides an environment that is conducive to workflow.

• Maintains medical record in appropriate order.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred.

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.

Education/Work Experience

One of the following must be met:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing course or a Nursing Assistant Program.

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Neither HS Diploma nor GED .

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have experience as a patient care technician in an acute care setting or nursing home; or experience with direct patient care (vitals and ADL job duties) in an assisted living facility.

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and a current Roper St. Francis teammate.Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have a current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.

• Currently enrolled in or graduate of an Associates or Bachelors degree program (in any field) with no experience requirement.Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.

Training

N/A

Language

N/A

Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates (04 weeks)
Infant (112 months)
Pediatrics (112 years)
Adolescents (1317 years)
Adults (1864 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
May have periods of constant interruptions
Prolonged periods of working alone

Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (050 lbs.) 3466%
Lifting/Carrying (50100 lbs.) 67100%
Push/Pull (050 lbs.) 3466%
Push/Pull (50100 lbs.) 3466%
Stoop/Kneel 3466%
Crawling 133%
Climbing 133%
Balance 3466%
Bending 67100%
Sitting 3466%
Walking 67100%
Standing 67100%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity far
Acuity near
Depth perception
Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure

Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team

• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team

• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls skin breakdown suicide prevention environment of care)

• Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmissionbased precautions

• Understanding of clerical duties and officebased technology

• Ability to work in a team

• Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs intake/output change in patient condition)

• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care

• Ability to assist with feeding hydration and nutrition

• Ability to assist with bowel and bladder elimination

• Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility

• Use of clinical technology

• Compassionate relationshipbased approach in care activities

• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks

• Escalation of concerns via chain of command