Job Description Summary
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. A Patient Care Technician’s responsibility includes measuring and documenting vital signs. They also identify patient concerns and report them to their colleagues. A Patient Care Technician’s duty also includes moving, turning or relocating patients as required for their comfort and medical requirements. An effective Patient Care Technician should have patience, empathy and intuition to serve their patients best. They also need good communication and organizational skills to interact with their Manager and Charge Nurse and communicate their issues to these Care Team Members.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC003713 COL - 4H IICU (DMC)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-19Scheduled Weekly Hours
36Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)Job Description
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. A Patient Care Technician’s responsibility includes measuring and documenting vital signs. They also identify patient concerns and report them to their colleagues. A Patient Care Technician’s duty also includes moving, turning or relocating patients as required for their comfort and medical requirements. An effective Patient Care Technician should have patience, empathy and intuition to serve their patients best. They also need good communication and organizational skills to interact with their Manager and Charge Nurse and communicate their issues to these Care Team Members.
Required License Certification and Registration:
Basic Life Support required upon hire. Thereafter, must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.
Responsibilities: • Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized • Assist patient with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming, etc.) • Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse etc.) or EKG signals and patient condition • Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments • Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies, linen is clean • Assist patients with particular issues or needs • Provide appropriate emotional support • Place patient on cardiac monitor • Empty drains, ostomies, foley bags • Perform blood sugar checks • Assist with other duties assigned by the department leader
Additional Job Description
Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 1 yearIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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