Patient Care Technician - Pediatric PCU

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to provide essential patient care. This role involves monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and collaborating with a healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will be responsible for various tasks, including blood draws, IV placements, and maintaining patient safety protocols. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct patient care and monitoring vital signs.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities and document care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support activities of daily living.
• Document patient status and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Blood Draws

Specimen Collection

IV Placement

Wound Care

Patient Safety Protocols

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification

Tools

EKG Machine

Blood Glucose Monitor

Job description

Job Description

General Summary

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks surgical dressings, aids patients with activities of daily living. Performs blood draws and collects specimen samples. Observes and collects data, communicates patient status to identify needs and provide care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following describes the general nature and level of work for this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties.

1. Performs testing and manages patient care based on results and clinical findings.
2. Records patient care activities, including ADLs: feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring.
3. Documents vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation, pain levels).
4. Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
5. Participates in cost-effective strategies to optimize outcomes.
6. Promotes patient safety, including fall prevention, and ensures a safe environment.
7. Maintains order and appearance of patient rooms and work areas; manages supplies and linens.
8. Provides post-mortem care.
9. Collaborates with healthcare team to implement the care plan, reporting changes.
10. Ensures patient comfort and manages pain.
11. Measures and documents urinary and stool output, calorie count, and weight.
12. Assists with urinary catheter care, including insertion, maintenance, removal, and documentation.
13. Performs blood glucose monitoring.
14. Performs venipuncture and establishes IV access.
15. Performs nasal swabs.
16. Prepares equipment and initiates IV placement as directed.
17. Operates EKG machines, attaches leads, and records rhythm strips.
18. Assists with enteral feedings via nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes.
19. Performs chest physiotherapy, tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy care, and incentive spirometry as delegated.
20. Assists with dressing changes and wound care, reports skin integrity issues.
21. Collects laboratory specimens using proper techniques.
22. Provides orthopedic/rehab device care and manages compression wraps/stockings.
23. Mentors and precepts PCTs and manages documentation.
24. Participates in hourly patient rounding.
25. Responds to patient alarms promptly.
26. Follows safety protocols and reports adverse events.
27. Maintains vigilance in patient safety, including when acting as a safety companion.
28. Uses safe lifting techniques and body mechanics.
29. Improves patient flow and prevents delays.
30. Performs other duties as assigned.