Patient Care Tech I

Job description

Renders direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient's daily living activity needs by providing clerical, physical, emotional support. Provides personal self care and activity programs. This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. - Obtains, documents, and maintains appropriate data and records so that patient care is provided in a safe manner according to regulations. (15%) - Coordinates activities as part of the treatment process to provide for efficient care of the patient. May include transport of patients and appropriate communications with family and other caregivers. (10%) - Observes assigned patients on an on-going basis, providing a safe environment and conducting rounds as required. May include taking vital signs and responding to and notifying appropriate caregiver in emergent situations. (15%) - Assists with the appropriate admiss...