Patient Care Tech II, Acute Care Unit, Full Time, Various Shifts

The Patient Care Tech II is responsible for providing safe, emotionally supportive, and individualized care for patients under the direction of nursing staff and medical providers.

Essential Functions

- Provides basic patient care, including vital signs, blood glucose on adults, hygiene (bathing and oral care), positioning, toileting, linen changes, ambulation, range of motion, nutritional and hydration support, collecting lab specimens.

- Assists with post-mortem care.

- Ensures compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.

- Promotes a safe patient environment: clutter-free, bed alarms, armband checks, etc.

- Assists with the setup for medical procedures.

- Stocks supplies per departmental needs.

- Responsible to perform Direct Observer and Sitter duties as needed.

- Assists the Health Unit Coordinator with duties as needed.

- Assists the nurse in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.

- Orient patients and families to patient rooms, patient activities, and hospital policies.

- Documents patient care provided and I&O.

- Communicates information to nursing and medical staff.

- Participates in educational offerings, staff meetings, and other departmental/association-wide meetings.

- Completes efficient and purposeful patient rounding to promote patient safety and the patient experience.

- Transport patients without monitor.

- Competent to work as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

- Competent to remove staples

- Competent to remove peripheral IVs (adults)

- Assists with orientation of new employees

- Women & Infant Services (WIS) only: promotes safe sleep practices.

- Screens newborns for hearing loss and identifies those who require further auditory assessment.

-Competent to perform neonatal heel sticks.

- Competent to perform neonatal baths.

- Competent to perform neonatal metabolic screening.

- Competent to perform neonatal vital signs.

- Competent to perform neonatal weights.

- Competent to perform transcutaneous bilirubin monitoring.

- Competent to remove cord clamps.

- Competent to perform labor table counts.

Other Duties

- Complete competencies as Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

- Competent to perform 12 lead EKG

- Exchange continuous bladder irrigation bags

- Competent to remove peripheral IVs

- Transport patients with monitor

- Participates in departmental and association wide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, association wide forums, and seminars.

- Reviews department and association wide policies and procedures annually. Develops and maintains new policies and procedures as needed.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Abilities

- Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English.

- Familiarity with hospital equipment and programs

- Proficiency in Hospital Information Systems

- Understanding of department-specific equipment

- Basic computer skills

- Effective communication skills

- Strong critical thinking abilities

- Problem-solving skills

- Interpersonal skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Work Environment

At Summit Healthcare, our mission statement is that we are trusted to provide exceptional, compassionate care close to home. Our vision is to be the healthcare system of choice.

To uphold our mission and vision statements, we expect all employees to practice SHINE Behavioral standards:

- Always SHINE – show respect and be kind.

- Always work together – we are on the same team.

- Always serve others – no job is beneath you.

- Always maintain high standards of quality and safety – best practice every time.

- Always communicate clearly – be compassionate.

- Always practice integrity – maintain confidentiality.

- Always be accountable – take responsibility.

- Always empower – create an environment of success.

- Always excel – don’t settle for mediocrity.

- Always promote wellness – make choices for a healthy lifestyle.

Physical Demands

Exerts up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is exposed to contact with chemicals and infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, extensive close work, and extensive computer work.

Required Education and Experience

- BLS CPR AED certification within 30 days of hire

- CNA, LNA, PCT, or EMT-B certification OR 6+ months experience in a clinical setting

Preferred Education and Experience

1 year of experience in Women & Infant Services

OSHA Exposure Category:

Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

This is a safety sensitive position.