Job Category: Nursing
Requisition Number: Meds0001473
Location: El Dorado, AR 71730, USA
Position Summary
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for assisting in care of patients under the direction of an RN or LPN. The PCT maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, obtaining patient specimens, recording intake and out information, and other duties as delegated by nursing staff. The PCT provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials, transporting patients, answering call lights and requests, reporting observations to nursing staff, and assisting patient family members and visitors.
Qualifications/Experience
Education:
Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent and exhibit proficiency in nursing assistant care and oral communication skills.
Experience:
One year of experience in direct patient care is preferred.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Nursing Assistant Certification in the State of Arkansas is required.
Essential Job Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create undue hardship on SARH.
Uphold and demonstrate "We Care" values in everyday activities and behavior
Demonstrate ability to follow direction and perform work according to department standards under the supervision of nursing staff.
Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, medical or employment of patients, families and employees of SARH.
Demonstrate ability to measure vital signs and document, assist with total patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and other patient care tasks as assigned.
Demonstrate ability to use PPE appropriately and comply with all infection control practices and standards.
Demonstrate ability to use proper lifting techniques with proper body mechanics without causing injury to patient, self, or others.
Demonstrate ability to communicate all aspects of patient care with nursing staff.
Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety practices for patients at SARH and report hazards while initiating appropriate action.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and Department indicators.
Other duties as assigned.
This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties you may be asked to perform when they are assigned.
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