Patient Care Technician

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) preferred
• EMT, Medical Assistant will be considered.
• Successful completion of GUH training program. required

• 1-2 years experience as a certified nursing assistant, or related health care experience in an acute care setting preferred

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

• Ability to perform direct patient care technologies;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to set priorities and work in a stressful environment.
• Implements patients' plan of care as directed by the RN, reporting information and findings to the RN, and offering suggestions for revision of the plan of care as appropriate.
• Provides direct bedside care to patients as assigned, inclusive of but not limited to: performs the activities of daily living, bathing, skin care, toileting, mouth care, feeding, and range of motion; assisting with ambulation, mobilization and rehabilitation; assistance with crutches and walkers; and transporting of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Performs routine sterile and non-sterile treatments and other treatments identified by Unit/Hospital policy inclusive of but not limited to: tube feedings; ostomy care; Foley Catheter care; IV insertion/ monitoring/care; venipuncture; EKG; simple dressing changes and wound care; maintenance of drainage tubes with/without pump or suction; point of care testing; care of oxygen equipment ; and assistance with the application, maintenance and removal of traction, casts, splints and exercise equipment.
• Participates in patient/family teaching as directed.
• Reports/records/documents information in designated areas of the medical record or via computerized systems, according to established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe and orderly patient/unit environment.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of unit objectives.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Relieves Unit Secretary due to volume, absence, and other operational needs, inclusive of stocking and ordering medical and non-medical supplies to maintain adequate inventory on the units.
• Exemplifies C2C standards in all activities.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

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