MedSurg Patient Care Technician

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health in Wilkes-Barre is looking for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an acute care setting. As a PCT, you will assist nursing staff and provide various patient care services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

This role requires a high school diploma and preferred experience in a patient care environment. The company offers day and night shifts and requires Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience of 1+ years in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing Program.
• Certification in Basic Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing staff in providing patient care.
• Deliver delegated basic patient care services related to nursing functions.
• Obtain and record patient information throughout the shift.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Support patient mobility and collect specimens.
• Engage in evidence-based best practices for patient experience.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Basic patient care services

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent

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

• 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 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