Patient Care Technician - Mother/Baby

BASIC FUNCTION

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• Prior healthcare experience highly preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent required. Some healthcare terminology and coursework preferred.
• Certification: BLS preferred.

MAKING ELLIS EXCEPTIONAL (MEE) BEHAVIORS & STANDARDS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position is located indoors under normal working conditions. Should be able to push/pull, lift/move 35 lb., be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing, and filing for extended periods of time, must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing and using photo copiers. Mobility requirements may include the ability to sit at a computer terminal or workstation for a prolonged period in addition to being able to squat, stand and walk for a reasonable length of time and distance. Sensory requirements include the ability to articulate and comprehend the spoken English language in addition to being able to read the English language.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

Safety:

• Immediately reports unsafe conditions.
• Sets and/or verifies equipment alarms (Bed, Posey chair, monitor) and alarm volume as directed by RN.
• Toileting
• Performs equipment checks as assigned. Removes broken equipment immediately and reports equipment malfunction in a timely manner.
• Items in reach
• Adheres to infection control, safety, fire and disaster policies and procedures.
• Adheres to policies and procedures regarding restraints.
• Provides Constant Observation or Periodic Awareness as directed by RN.
• Participates in hourly rounding
  • Turning and positioning
  • Safety checks
  • No clutter,
  • Items in reach
  • toileting
• Provides appropriate assistance and periodic observation to prevent falls.
• No clutter,
• Turning and positioning
• Safety checks
• Responds to patient call lights promptly.

Patient Care:

• Assists patients with showers.
• Assists patients in the use of ADL devices.
• Assists/completes daily bed baths and chlorhexidine baths per protocol.
• Provides care within his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Administers routine morning wake up and night pre-bed hygiene care to all assigned patients.
• Provides perineal care for all patients and increased frequency for incontinence patients
• Provides mouth, skin, hair, and nail care.
• Shaves patients with electric razor as directed by RN

Skin:

• Inspects skin for signs of redness, swelling, bruising, abrasions or breakdown and reports findings to RN.
• Turns and positions patient at least every two hours during bed rest.
• Utilizes appropriate pressure relieving devices under the direction of the RN.

Meals:

• Provides patient hygiene before and after meals.
• Accurately records intake/output as ordered and records totals at end of shift.
• Provides fresh drinking water.
• Positions patients for meals.
• Feeds patients or assists with feeding as required.
• Delivers and sets up tray.

Elimination Needs:

• Empties urinary drainage bags.
• Provides appropriate patient hygiene after toileting.
• Accurately measures and records: urine output + other output as directed.
• Accurately totals and documents output at end of shift.
• Validated Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides routine ostomy care
• Correctly applies and cares for condom catheters
• Provides Foley catheter care.
• Responds promptly to requests for assistance with urinal, bedpan or commode.
• Assists patient to bathroom as necessary.

Equipment Operation:

• Use of dietary meal ordering system.
• Use of patient care transport equipment such as but not limited to, wheelchairs, Hoyer lift, Hover matt, Sit to Stand, Slide sheets, and stretchers.
• Use of unit equipment - fax, phone, communication system and maintenance equipment.
• Use of patient care equipment such as but not limited to sphygmomanometer, scales, pulseoximeter, Radiant Warmer, telemetry monitoring/equipment.
• Performs technical procedures such as but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG, urine and sputum specimen collection, and bedside glucose monitoring.
• Operates pneumatic tube system.

• Monitor unit supplies to ensure availability.

Data:

• Collects urine, stool and sputum specimens for analysis and culture as directed by RN.
• Performs 12-lead EKG and obtains rhythm strips as directed.
• Obtains and records accurate height and weight on admission, discharge and periodically as ordered.
• Documents data in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
• Places cardiac and respiratory monitoring leads as directed.
• Performs bedside glucose monitoring in accordance with written policy and procedure and records and reports results.
• Reports observations to RN in a timely manner and follow escalation policy if warranted.
• Obtains and records accurate vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure and report abnormal finding to RN (include RN Name in Documentation).
• Performs venipuncture (ED) to obtain blood specimens for laboratory analysis where applicable.
• Applies pulseoximeter and monitors, records and

Customer Service:

• Participates in and utilizes appropriate intra and interdepartmental communication systems.
• Recognizes potential patient/family relations problems and communicates them to the appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and sensitivity when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Communicates patient/family needs to appropriate staff. And escalate if needed to next level of leadership including nursing supervisor.
• Maintains open lines of communication with peers and other members of the health care team.
• Verbal communication is clear, concise, and relevant.
• Respects patient privacy, maintains confidentially and displays non-judgmental behavior.

Clerical Coverage:

• Maintain all medical records on the unit.
• Receive non-controlled medications from the pharmacy, and secure in designated area. This includes frequently monitoring the pneumatic tube system for medication deliveries, retrieving those medications and depositing them in the designated area or in the case of refrigerated medications delivering to the patient’s nurse.
• Coordinate all patient movement on and off the unit in collaboration with RN.
• Review and process Advanced Directive paperwork as indicated.
• Answer phones with proper phone etiquette and communicate effectively with providers, families and colleagues.

Ownership:

• Read department communication and updates on a timely basis.
• Supports and accepts hospital policies, decisions, and changes.
• Completes all mandatory hospital and unit based competencies/in-services within required time frames.
• Willingly participates in unit activities/committees/staff meetings.
• Patient Care Technician (PCT) must adhere to dress code guidelines and wear appropriate color scrubs “Maroon top and black pants”
• Accepts constructive feedback from co-workers and supervisor and responds by changing behavior or performance if appropriate.