Responsibilities:

• Assist patient with everyday needs, including bathing, restroom/bedpan assistance, etc.
• To assume responsibility for certain technical aspects of patient care as directed by the RN/LPN for the hospital
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weights, input and outputs)
• Obtain EKGs
• Draw blood and perform finger sticks
• Obtain fluid samples or other specimens for testing
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
• Notify nursing staff of any issues or concerns
• Keep patient rooms clean and sanitized
• Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies
• Assist patients with particular issues or needs
• Provide appropriate emotional support
• Committed to health care standards
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient and personal safety
• Empathetic and approachable
• Work as a part of the health care team
• Successful completion of PCT orientation

High School diploma or GED required. Certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within thirty (30) days of date of employment required.