Patient Care Tech-Olson 6 Observation Full-time Nights

The Patient Care Technician's primary function is to assist and support the Professional Registered Nurse in all aspects of direct and indirect patient care activities. The Patient Care Technician functions as a member of the unit staff under the direction and supervision of the professional Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

Assist and support the Professional Registered Nurse in all aspects of direct and indirect patient care activities; Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge; Take and record vital signs, height, weight, intake and output; Apply cardiac monitors, obtain EKGs, and perform phlebotomy; Obtain capillary blood glucose; Collect specimens; Provide personal care, newborn care, and ambulation assistance; Respond to patient call lights and emergency situations, initiate basic life support; Transport patients, equipment and supplies; Report observations, document appropriately, and promptly notify RN of changes in patient condition; Maintain a safe and clean environment; Order and stock supplies; Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement activities, and orientation of new staff

Requirements

CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing who has successfully completed basic clinical rotations; CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers); Minimum of 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes; Unit based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring; High school diploma required

Nice to have

One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience; Previous experience in a health care setting with a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family, nursing and medical staff; Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement; Loan forgiveness; 401(k) matching; Lifecycle benefits; Sign-on bonus (if included in the job posting, subject to eligibility)