Patient Care Tech - CTA/CSA Medical ICU 7a-7p

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to work in the Medical ICU, 7a-7p, under RN supervision. The role involves monitoring patient health, performing routine care tasks and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Required is a HS diploma or GED and current BLS certification, with CPCT/PCTC or AUA credentials preferred. No prior experience is required, making this an accessible entry point into critical care duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• No prior healthcare experience required.
• BLS certification required; CPCT/PCTC or AUA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health status under RN supervision and in collaboration with the patient and family.
• Record vital signs and update the plan of care as directed by the RN.
• Take and record blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and patient weight.
• Perform basic clinical tasks per orders and assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Set up telemetry monitoring and perform sterile procedures as assigned.
• Maintain clean, orderly patient rooms and restock supplies as directed.
• When assigned as a safety attendant, provide care and monitor the patient at all times.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Communication skills

Following instructions

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title:Patient Care Tech - CTA/CSA Medical ICU 7a-7p Department:Medical ICU

Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Under general supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient's health status and implements the plan of care.

• Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN that is within scope.

• Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients.

• Performs blood glucose monitoring.

• Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor.

• Collects specimens as directed.

• Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures, staples and/or drains. Performs all sterile procedures as assigned.

• Performs stomal irrigation and applies colostomy pouches.

• Performs oral suctioning.

• Takes emergency actions as needed and within scope.

• Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist.

• Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient's condition or behavior to RN.

• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer process.

• Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.

• Keeps the patient's room in clean and orderly condition; makes beds, replaces soiled linen.

• Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.

• When assigned to one patient as a safety attendant, provides care, observes the patient and does not leave the patient alone.

• May precept new CTAs.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.

Experience Requirements

• No experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required.

• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) OR Patient Care Technician (PCTC) OR Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

• Ability to maintain effective working relations with others.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.