Patient Care Technician - Wesley Medical Center*
Wichita, KS
About the Job
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##### Job Summary and Qualifications
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality,
patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient
care services related to common nursing functions and activities of
daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the
PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance
with the PCTs skills/training and the needs of the Department, and
consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean,
well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies with
all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing
rules for unlicensed personnel.
What you will do in this role:
- Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by
performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of
the licensed nurse.
- Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information
throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital
signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake
and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as
outlined by policy.
- Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling,
and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches,
canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units,
departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates
proper body mechanics.
- Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or
waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of
specimen.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating
and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and
elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
- Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
- Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient
experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication
fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13052822
##### Job Summary and Qualifications
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality,
patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient
care services related to common nursing functions and activities of
daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the
PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance
with the PCTs skills/training and the needs of the Department, and
consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean,
well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies with
all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing
rules for unlicensed personnel.
What you will do in this role:
- Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by
performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of
the licensed nurse.
- Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information
throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital
signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake
and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as
outlined by policy.
- Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling,
and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches,
canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units,
departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates
proper body mechanics.
- Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or
waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of
specimen.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating
and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and
elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
- Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
- Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient
experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication
fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
Source : Wesley Medical Center*
