Patient Care Tech (Med Surg) - Days

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Description JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Director of DON, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for assisting the Medical surgical department in providing patient care and meeting the personal care needs of patients as directed. The PCT delivers routine, non-licensed technical bedside care upon the request of licensed staff members and plays an essential role in the Nursing Team. This assistance is provided in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, as well as federal, state, and local regulations, while adhering to organizational and departmental policies and procedures. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE: 1. Provides basic age-appropriate patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN. a) Basic hygiene is provided by offering complete or partial bath as needed (i.e. mouth care, hair care, shaving and catheter care) as assistant to the RN/LPN. b) Vital signs are accurate and documented correctly according to unit specific policies and guidelines and gathered when requested by the RN/LPN. c) Provides a secondary visualization of patients for pressure areas and promptly reports to RN/LPN. d) I & O’s and weights are accurate and documented accordi...