PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Riyadh is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist in the daily functioning of the unit. You will provide essential direct assistance to patients, ensuring their hygiene and comfort needs are met. This role requires a completion of a one-year Patient Care Technician Program and current licensure. This is an excellent opportunity for Saudi Nationals, with no prior experience necessary. Join us to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of one-year Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program is mandatory.
• No prior experience required for application.
• Current Patient Care Technician licensure from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily functioning of the unit/department.
• Contribute to the achievement of clinical quality outcome indicators.
• Provide direct assistance to patients in personal hygiene.

Skills

Direct patient assistance

Monitoring patient activities

Documentation

Education

Completion of one-year Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program

Job description

Summary

Assists in the daily functioning of the unit/department in support of patient care. Contributes to the delivery of safe, patient and family focused quality care.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Contributes to the achievement of clinical quality outcome indicators including patient satisfaction.
2. Upholds and applies the organizational values in order to provide quality patient care.
3. Provides direct assistance to patients as needed in meeting their personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to bed baths/showering, dressing/undressing, toileting and oral hygiene.
4. Assists patients with eating and drinking and ensures fresh water is available for patients.
5. Assists in the movement and handling of patients including re-positioning bedridden patients and the mobilization of patients.
6. Monitors patient activities and reports all patient related information to the Staff Nurse I / Staff Nurse II (SNl/SNll) correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner including unusual occurrences.
7. Measures and records the readings of temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, oxygen saturation and food and fluid intake and output, height and weight as directed and informs the SNl/SNll of any abnormal recordings.
8. Accurately measures, empties and documents the content of urinary catheters and drains.
9. Documents all relevant information correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner.
10. Receives patient for admission and orientates the patient to the room/unit and services.
11. Prepares patients for procedures as directed, assists the physician and remains with the patient if required.
12. Collects specimens such as urine, feces or sputum as directed.
13. Provides comfort measures such as back care, head, foot and hand massage as needed.
14. Assists patients with preparations for prayer if needed.

Education

Completion of one-year Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Other Requirements (Certificates)

• Current Patient Care Technician licensure from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialist.
• Saudi Nationals only.