Job Description Summary
The Patient Care Technician performs routine duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the hospitalized patient. The care is rendered under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs other duties related to the work described herein.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type?
RegularCost Center
CC003452 BLR - Med-Surg (BRMC)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-19Scheduled Weekly Hours
36Work Shift
Job Description
20% Maintain a clean and organized working environment, stock and ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies.
20%Abide by all hospital policies and procedures along with rules and regulations; attend all required training and educational events; maintain certain certifications as required
30% Turning and repositioning patients; Assisting with all patient care to include ADL's; Always ensuring patient safety and that bed alarms are secured on all high-risk patients. Responsible for entering vital signs and intake and output as ordered by provider.
30% AIDET Skills are used with all patients along with updating each patient's communication board. Addressing all the patients concerns and escalating any issues to the nurse and/or manager. Answer call lights within a timely manner.
Additional Job Description
Education: High School Graduate or hold a GED certificate preferred. Completion of an approved nursing assistant course preferred.
Experience: Previous experience or course work preferred.
Licenses/Certificates: Certified Nursing Assistant preferred and AHA BLS Certification required.
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