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.
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.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
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 safety initiatives
Accurate patient identification
Obtain patient information
Assist with specimen collection
Nice-to-have
Equitable care for all ages
Culturally responsive care
Courteous and effective rapport
Key Requirements
High School Degree or equivalent
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Certification/Completion of CNA, MA, EMT, Corpsmen/Medic, or Nursing Aide Training Program
Experience in a healthcare environment OR completion of foundations/clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation