Patient Care Technician
Saratoga Hospital
- Saratoga Springs, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Adheres to policies and procedures
- Performs equipment checks, and reports and removes broken equipment immediately from service
- Provides constant observation as directed by the registered nurse
- Participates in hourly patient rounding
- Responds to patient call lights promptly
- Adheres to infection control, safety, fire and disaster policies and procedures
- Provides care within the job duties and responsibilities
- Responds promptly to patient and family requests for assistance
- Obtains and records accurate vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure and reports abnormal findings to RN immediately (include RN name in documentation).
- Obtains and records accurate height and weight on admission and periodically as ordered
- Applies cardiac and respiratory monitoring leads as directed
- Performs 12-Lead EKG and obtains rhythm strips as directed
- Performs bedside glucose monitoring in accordance with written policy and procedure and records and reports results
- Performs venipuncture to obtain blood specimens for laboratory analysis as directed
- Collects urine, stool and nasal specimens for analysis and culture as directed
- Correctly applies orthopedic devices
- Assists patient to bathroom as necessary, empties urinary drainage bags, and records intake and output as directed
- Reports observations to RN in a timely manner and escalates up the chain of command if warranted
- Use of patient care equipment such as but not limited to sphygmomanometer, scales, pulse oximeter, telemetry equipment
- Use of patient care transport equipment such as but not limited to, wheelchairs, Maxi lift, slide sheets, slide boards, and stretchers
- Operates pneumatic tube system
- Monitors unit supplies to ensure availability and prevent expiry
- Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and sensitivity when interacting with patients, visitors, and co-workers
- Respects patient privacy, maintains confidentiality and displays non-judgmental behavior
- Participates in and utilizes appropriate intra- and inter-departmental communication systems
- Verbal communication is clear, concise, and relevant
- Maintains open lines of communication with peers and other members of the health care team
- Communicates patient/family needs to the appropriate personnel
- Answers phones with proper phone etiquette and communicates effectively with patients, families, and colleagues
- Coordinates all patient movement on and off the unit in collaboration with the clinicians and nurses
- Documents data in accordance with department policy and procedure
- Accepts constructive feedback from co-workers and management and responds by changing behavior or performance if appropriate
- Supports and accepts hospital policies, decisions, and changes
- Participates in unit activities and meetings
- Reads department communication updates on a timely basis
- Completes all mandatory hospital and unit based competencies/in-services within required times frames
Salary Range: $18.80 - $30.44
Pay Grade: PC3
Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.