What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - Full-time & PRN position at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital?
JOB TITLE: Patient Care Technician DEPARTMENT: Nursing
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to: Director of Nursing & Nursing Supervisor
Responsible for: Does not supervise other employees
Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with all hospital
Departments and the Medical Staff.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under direct supervision. Assists
patients with activities of daily living, providing for personal care, comfort, and
assistance when necessary.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Previous experience preferred
Education: Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent
Req. Cert./ Current C.N.A certificate in the state where employed, CPR certified. Computer and clerical experience desirable
JOB DUTIES (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement program, environmental and infection control standards.
- Performs basic nursing procedures, including collection of lab specimens, thermal applications, application of simple dressing, and perineal care.
- Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, intake and output.
- Assist in admission, transfer, and dismissal procedures of the patient.
- Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, bed pans, transportation, skin care, oral care and positioning.
- Keeps the patient’s room straightened and clean.
- Maintains patient documentation as outlined by hospital policy.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient data. Use complete discretion when discussing patient information.
- Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of medical treatment.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and maintains professionalism.
- Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as required.
- Orders supplies for nursing floor and ER units as needed from central supply.
- Follows all hospital infection prevention policies, including proper hand hygiene, use of PPE, and ensures patient care equipment is cleaned, disinfected, and stored appropriately after each use.
- Monitors and restocks patient care areas with necessary supplies.
Salary : $42,471 - $51,325