The Patient Care Technician provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the RN or licensed independent practitioner
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the RN or licensed independent practitioner.
Monitor patients’ conditions and provide updates to the health care team.
Ensure assigned clinical location is maintained as a safe, clean, stocked environment to facilitate meeting patient needs and unit/healthcare team functioning.
Matching Summary
The Patient Care Technician provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the RN or licensed independent practitioner.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
direct patient care
monitor patient conditions
patient hygiene and safety needs
maintain safe and clean environment
obtain and record patient information
perform universal precautions
Nice-to-have
cultural responsiveness
demonstrate sensitivity and awareness
establish courteous rapport
Key Requirements
High School Degree or equivalent
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Assistant
Emergency Medical Technician
Military Corpsmen/Medic
Nursing Aide Training Program
Experience within a healthcare environment
Completion of foundations/ clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation