Patient Care Technician Acute Care

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct non-licensed nursing care to patients of all age groups admitted by following the direction of their assigned nurses in accordance with Amberwell Hiawatha policy and procedures.

SHIFT DAYS/HOURS:

Day Shift: 7am-7pm. Night Shift: 7pm-7am. PRN Shifts may vary between 8 and 12 hour shifts based on need and subject to directors approval. Days are dependent upon individual schedule. Weekend and holiday rotation required. Subject to change based on business necessity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Must be a minimum of 16 years of age. High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Experience: At least one year of experience or comparable on-the-job training preferred. On-the-job training may be provided to a non-experienced candidate who shows proficiency and or natural aptitude towards Amberwells culture priorities. Exemption of experience will only be granted by director of unit or Chief Nursing Officer.

Certificates License Registrations: Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred. BLS certification required. (BLS may be earned during employment).

NRP Essentials RQI-OB PCT only

Knowledge Skills Abilities: Must have a comprehensive timely knowledge of PCT practice and must be able to apply that knowledge to various situations ranging from routine to emergent. The PCT must be able to accept delegation from other staff. Maintain compliance with HIPAA patient confidentiality and facility required competencies.

Physical: Heavy work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for medium work.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervision Received: Assigned RN/LPN Charge Nurse Director of Inpatient Care Chief Nursing Officer

Supervision Exercised: None

Other: Patients families visitors other hospital personnel medical staff other medical facility personnel community program personnel mortuary personnel EMS personnel members of the general public students of healthcare.

EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:

To reduce job hazards this position is responsible for wearing PPE during job functions. PPE can include: gloves gown/coat mask shoe covers head/face eye ear protection and CAPR. Each job function requires different level of PPE individuals receive initial and annual training to identify the appropriate level of PPE required. This position is classified Class I by OSHA and id exposed to odors infectious microorganisms and bodily fluids.

EQUIPMENT USED:

The PCT must obtain the knowledge (training will be provided) and ability to utilize the vital sign machines blood pressure (both manual and mechanical) equipment thermometers pulse oximeters aqua K pad sequential compression devices sit to stand and Hoyer lift low air loss mattress cover various scales bed and chair alarms bed pans bedside commode shower chair bedside glucose monitor bladder ultrasonography 12 lead EKG machine call light system and room work stations. Department specific requirements may include venipuncture TOCO monitoring equipment and neonatal warmer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists the nurse with maintaining patients physical and emotional comfort and hygiene.

1. Assists the nurse with accurate and timely documentation in the EMR record

• Intake and Output
• Vital Signs
• Skin integrity (turns repositioning peri care)
• Patients status
• Hourly rounding
• Document and report any abnormal values or patient or family concerns

1. Offer a clean and supportive patient environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and unit as a whole.

1. Utilizes supplies and equipment efficiently and cost effectively. Assure all chargeable items are accurately charged to patients account. Maintains accurate and fiscally responsible count of supplies needed for the department. Reports concern with inventory immediately to ensure charges are not being missed.

1. Maintain equipment in good working order and reporting malfunctions to charge nurse or Director

1. Collaborate with nursing team to ensure that hourly rounding and needed patient intervention are performed per scope of practice on all bedded patients.

1. Assist the nurse with admissions dismissals and transfers of patients

1. Performs duties delegated by the assigned nurse Charge Nurse or Director. Effectively carries out delegated duties and responsibilities within scope of practice.

1. Communicate concerns needs and any other work-related issues utilizing the Charge Nurse or Director.

1. Assist with orientation of new employees and excel in conveying knowledge to others during the orientation process

1. May be required to train and float to other nursing departments.

1. Continual surveillance and proactive participation in ongoing Infection Prevention and Control measures in accordance with policies located in the Infection Control Manual in MCN

1. Prioritize and maintain stewardship of Amberwell Culture Competencies

1. Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

ADDITIONAL FUNCATIONS FOR OB PCT:

1. Assist nurse by performing OB ward clerk duties. Including but not limited to putting charts together answering phone paging doctors and other on call staff and delivering papers to different department.

1. Maintains sterile technique when setting up delivery table and circumcision table.

1. Assist in the teaching of postpartum mothers including but not limited to bath demonstrations breastfeeding assistance and circumcision care.

1. Assists physician with circumcision procedures as needed.

1. Assist nurse to ensure that hearing screening is completed prior to discharge of the newborn.

1. Completes restocking checklists and completes monthly outdates

1. Completes the OB nurse aide task checklist each shift.

1. Works to ensure all weekly and monthly OB nurse aide tasks get completed.

1. Monitors supplies maintain PAR level and orders supplies as needed.