Patient Care Technician -Medical/Surgical

				Overview:

Patient Care Technician

Marshalltown Hospital

Shift: One 12 hour shift per week; 6A-6P; holiday and weekend rotation

The Patient Care Technician is a member of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).  Reports and records observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department.

Responsibilities:

* Partners with the RN and healthcare team to support patient care outcomes and goals of care.
* Performs delegated tasks per competency and seeks guidance when completing new or unfamiliar duties.
* Obtains, records, and accurately enters patient data into the EMR according to PCT Scope of Practice standards.
* Completes documentation promptly to ensure an accurate legal record of patient care.
* Communicates factual, concise, and timely patient information to the RN, healthcare team, patients, and families.
* Provides 1:1 observation for high-risk patients after completing CPI and sitter orientation.
* Conducts thorough, safety-focused hand-offs to communicate treatment plans, assessments, and patient needs.
* Demonstrates commitment to patient and workplace safety by preventing and reporting errors, accidents, and infections.
* Maintains accountability for knowing the current condition and needs of assigned patients.

Qualifications:

Education:

* Completion of RN/Education lead training Day within 6 months of hire

This position does not get reported with Direct Care Workers (DCW).
			

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