Patient Care Tech Full Time Nights

Ocean State Job Lot; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH) is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct care and safety support under the supervision of the primary nurse.

The role emphasizes gathering patient information, monitoring daily activities of living, and contributing to a clean, safe environment to facilitate therapeutic care. The PCT will follow MLKCH core values and participate in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience providing direct patient care and safety support.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Obtains verbal report from the patient’s primary nurse regarding care needs and plans.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs data

ADL assistance

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Patient Care Technician (PCT), under the supervision of the primary nurse (RN), provides direct care and safety companion care to patients. PCT may also be directed by Clinical Supervisor or primary RN to perform specific tasks or errands in support of patient care and clinical operations. He/she assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment facilitating therapeutic and more efficient care. He/she provides assistance with patients’ activities of daily living, gathers information on patients’ vital signs, intake and output and other duties within his/her scope. .The position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH). It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the MLKCH Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Obtains verbal report from the patient’s primary nurse to include information regarding the patient’s identified care needs, treatment plans, and appropriate activities as discussed during the RN handoff communication with the PCT. Asks questions for clarification if needed.
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