Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. The PCT measures and documents vital signs, identifies patient concerns, and reports them to colleagues. The PCT also moves, turns, or relocates patients as required for their comfort and medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
• Assist patients with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming, etc.)
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, etc.) or EKG signals and patient condition
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
• Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies; linen is clean
• Assist patients with particular issues or needs
• Provide appropriate emotional support