Patient Care Technician

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses in delivering safe and quality patient care. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork, contributing to a positive atmosphere in a dynamic healthcare setting. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse in providing patient care and support.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

The Patient Care Technician supports the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, or designee, the Patient Care Technician assists the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care.


• Working as part of a team with the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician participates in providing patient care, including: Implements progressive mobility guidelines (e.g. patients in chair for meals). Ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. Uses patient handling equipment in the tasks of lifting, transferring, repositioning and transporting patients. As needed, may also transport patients within the medical center and deliver and pick up specimens and prescriptions.


• Assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to: feeding, bathing, toileting, providing water, answering the phone, and oral care. Within the Patient Care Technician duties and responsibilities and dependant on the patient population, assists the Registered Nurse with patient monitoring, including but not limited to: obtaining, recording and reporting vital signs, weights, and measuring and recording inputs/outputs. May perform EKGs as required.


• In coordination with the Registered Nurse and other medical center staff, will maintain a clean and safe environment by providing a newly admitted patient with supplies (e.g. ICS/ Admission Kit), ensuring a clean and tidy bedside, and neat linens. Performs other related duties as necessary.


• Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Patient Care Technician may act as a sitter to ensure that patient safety needs are met. As a sitter, the Patient Care Technician will assist the registered nurse assigned to the patient in providing care including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, monitoring and engage the patient in diversional and therapeutic activities.


• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


• Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:



• Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.



• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.



• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients, and facility visitors with respect.



• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood.



• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information.



• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; balances team and individual responsibilities.

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