HCSS Patient Care Tech II

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS\:

· Collects, reports, and documents data. Takes vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens.

· Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.

· Acquires 12 lead EKG.

· Performs and reports POCT.

· Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient’s plan of care.

· Provides for patients’ personal hygiene. Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning, superficial wound care, assists with elimination, and cares for the incontinent patient and the patient with a urinary catheter. Assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care.

· Assists with feeding.

· Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility.

· Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient.

· Assists the healthcare team by preparing patients and chaperoning during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments.

· Provides for patient safety related to age and condition.

· Assists with patient restraints and maintains patient-specific safety precautions.

· Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior.

· Cares for the patient from a correctional environment

· Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and health records at all times.

· Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.

· Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies.

· Assists with patient requests for other hospital services.

Marginal or Periodic Functions\:

· Video monitoring duties as assigned.

· Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

· Performs related duties as required.