Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Hands-On Care

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for a full-time, day shift (7 am – 7 pm). The PCT delivers patient-centered care under RN supervision, performing delegated nursing tasks and assisting with daily living activities.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with meals and hygiene, aiding mobility, obtaining specimens, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
• Required Experience: None.
• Preferred Experience: 1+ years in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a 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.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Commonwealth Health in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for a full-time, day shift (7 am – 7 pm). The PCT delivers patient-centered care under RN supervision, performing delegated nursing tasks and assisting with daily living activities.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with meals and hygiene, aiding mobility, obtaining specimens, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.