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, and provide direct and indirect care to patients with and without medical/surgical complications to meet their comfort, personal hygiene and safety needs.
Contribute to the patient experience by accurately identifying the patient, by observing safety goals and reporting to a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or Registered Nurses regarding the patient’s physical and mental responses to the plan of care or any incident posing harm or threat to a patient.
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
obtain patient information
specimen collection
patient safety initiatives
Nice-to-have
cultural responsiveness
equitable care
continuous development
inclusive behaviors
Key Requirements
High School Degree or equivalent
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Certification/Completion of one of the following: CNA, MA, EMT, Military Corpsmen/Medic, Nursing Aide Training Program
Experience within a healthcare environment OR Completion of foundations/clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation