-Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed.
-Ensures room environment is prepared for admission.
-Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.
-Takes vital signs on admission under the direction of the RN, and documents accordingly, and notifies the RN of results, assists with admission as appropriate inclusive of checking of patient ID bands.
-Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed.
-Obtains and documents daily patient weights and observes and documents patient’s intake and output.
-Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in the patient’s condition.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred.
Required Education:
-High school diploma or GED.
-Patient Care Technician Program.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-EKG Course Certificate.
-Phlebotomy Course Certificate.
-BLS.