ICU Float Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Care

Commonwealth Health; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health in Scranton, PA is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist the nursing staff in providing patient care. The role supports daily living activities and contributes to maintaining a safe, clean patient environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year acute care experience or enrollment in a nursing program, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year experience in acute care or enrollment in a nursing program.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in patient care and maintain a clean, safe environment under the supervision of the RN.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care through delegated basic nursing tasks.
• Record initial and ongoing patient information (admissions data, vitals, height/weight, BP, O2 saturation, intake/output, calories).
• Assist with activities of daily living: meals, bathing, oral care, grooming, elimination; change bed linens.
• Support patient mobility: positioning, ambulation, and use of walkers/crutches/canes/wheelchairs.
• Obtain specimens as needed.
• Cross-train to unit clerk responsibilities.
• Follow hospital policies and State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

Skills

BLS

Acute care exp

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Commonwealth Health in Scranton, PA is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist the nursing staff in providing patient care. The role supports daily living activities and contributes to maintaining a safe, clean patient environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year acute care experience or enrollment in a nursing program, and BLS certification.