Med/Surg Patient Care Technician

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health in Wilkes-Barre is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to deliver high quality, patient-centered care in an acute care setting. This role involves assisting the nursing staff, performing delegated patient care services, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferably some experience in acute care. Certification in Basic Life Support is required within 30 days of hire. This position offers per diem shifts, both day and night, to accommodate varying schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in an acute care setting is preferred but not required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in providing patient care.
• Deliver various patient care services related to daily living activities.
• Obtain and record patient information such as vital signs and admissions data.
• Assist patients with daily living activities like meals and bathing.
• Engage in best practices to enhance patient experience.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Per Diem - Day and Night Shifts Available

Position Purpose

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated patient care services in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department within the Acute Care Setting. The PCT works under the clinical direction of the registered nurse (RN).

Position Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• Required Experience: None
• Preferred Experience: 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in Nursing Program
• Preferred Experience: Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech.
• Required Certification: Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
• The PCT delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the shift, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information within their competency.
• Assists with patient activities of daily living: meals, bathing, oral care, grooming and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
• The PCT will assist with patient mobility: positioning, repositioning, dangling, and ambulating patients including assisting with the use of walkers, crutches, canes and wheelchairs.
• Obtaining the collection of specimens.
• Cross-train to unit clerk.
• Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including hourly/safety rounding, use of AIDET- Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank you.
• The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.