SEIU Patient Care Technician

Under the direction of a licensed nurse, provides patient care by performing basic procedures and selected specialized procedures that contribute to the well being, comfort and safety of patients.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a licensed nurse, provides patient care by performing basic procedures and selected specialized procedures; Participates in the delivery of patient care by performing basic and specialized physical and psychosocial interventions; Collects and records specimens and body fluids; Performs venipuncture for blood samples, performs EKGs, places electrodes and obtains telemetry readings; Collects patient data and documents on appropriate flow sheets; Collects specimens, performs basic tests or sends specimens to laboratory; Attends to patients' environmental needs; Participates in Quality Assurance activities; Orients patient/family to unit and patient room; Performs other duties as assigned by nurse.

Requirements

High School Diploma and two years of experience in health care delivery in positions such as: Nursing Assistant; Home Health Aide; EMT; Medic/Corps Person; or two clinical semesters completed as a Nursing Student; or equivalent combination of education and experience.