Patient Care Tech
Company: CARLE
Location: Urbana
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
$1,000.00 Sign on bonus - External only Under the direction of a
Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) functions
as a support to the licensed nursing staff and performs activities
related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned
patient group. Facilitates communication with other departments,
visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public
relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision
of the nursing manager.
- Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the
smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers,
cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making
up charts.
- Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered
Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.
- Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as
outlined in the skills checklist including: measurement of vital
signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake
and output.
- Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily
living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
- Completes HCT Safety Checklist at the beginning of each
shift
- Receives delegated responsibilities from RN each shift and
maintains close communication during shift regarding completion of
tasks/responsibilities
- Completes and documents basic patient care independently:
including but not limited to baths, vital signs, accuchecks and
meal trays
- Maintains patient safety as the highest priority level:
ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions,
pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient
ambulation safety
- Assist the team in facilitating a high volume of patient
admissions and discharges in relation to the Observation patient
population
- Keeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call
lights to ensure effective triage and meeting of patient needs
- Maintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that
promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient
environment
Keywords: CARLE, Champaign , Patient Care Tech, Other , Urbana, Illinois
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