The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care functions under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs clerical, communication, and other related duties to facilitate the efficient functioning of department services. All duties are performed in collaboration with team members, adhering to standards outlined in the competency-based/evaluation tool. This position requires a commitment to quality service for patients, the public, and co-workers.
Location:Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Responsibilities:
- Assists patients in their routine activities of daily living, including range of motion, ambulation, positioning, skin care, linen changes, feeding, hygiene, toileting, and incontinent care.
- Assists the patient care team in collecting patient data and specimens, including urine, stool, and sputum.
- Obtains and records health data, weights, vital signs, pulse oximetry, pain assessment, and I&O.
- Communicates patient status and reports changes in patient condition to licensed professionals.
- Assists the patient care team by performing and explaining designated patient care procedures, such as incentive spirometry and patient transport.
- Prepares rooms, provides post-mortem care, and assists with admissions and discharges.
- Assists nurses in emergency situations.
- Maintains and cleans equipment.
- Performs suction (oral, nasopharynx).
- Performs blood sugar finger sticks.
- Removes IV catheters per licensed nurse instruction.
- Performs EKGs (department-specific responsibility).
- Answers unit phones and directs calls accordingly.
- Performs data entry into electronic medical database systems and documents patient care and related duties appropriately.
- Performs selected patient registration activities.
- Coordinates equipment/supply needs and notifies the appropriate department of equipment malfunctions.
- Performs other related duties (e.g., clerical, technical duties) as assigned.
Required Skills & Certifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- CNA license
- AHA BLS Provider CPR certification
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- Not specified
Special Considerations:
- Not specified
Scheduling:
- Monday-Thursday: Noon to 2030
- Friday: 0800-1630
- Must work every other Saturday
About MultiState MultiState is hiring a Policy Analyst to join our growing team. MultiState is a full-service state and local government relations company. We exist to make the extraordinary expected so our clients can act with confidence to achieve their goals....
...-oriented person to join our Medical Records Team . This entry level part-time position (28 hours/week) is located in Derry, NH and... .... DMC Primary Care has been providing comprehensive healthcare to entire families since 1964.Our offices are located in Bedford...
...agricultural, defense, tubing, shelving, and furniture industries, among other metal manufacturing sectors. We are currently looking for General Laborers, Crane Operators and Machine Operators. Qualifications ~ All candidates must be able to work Monday through Friday and...
...world's most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers (**Starting Salary $24.44/hr**The **Manufacturing Operator** , aligned to the Fabrication area, is responsible for performing manufacturing processes in any combination of required...
...company that truly puts people at the heart of everything we do. Now accepting applications for a Care Manager - MDS Coordinator (RN). Must have valid state nursing license. Must have skilled nursing experience. Prior MDS experience preferred. POSITION SUMMARY: Care...