MEDS035 PRN Nights Patient Care Technician
South Arkansas Regional Hospital · El Dorado, Arkansas, US
Position Summary The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for assisting in care of patients under the direction of an RN or LPN.
Job description
Position Summary The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for assisting in care of patients under the direction of an RN or LPN. The PCT maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, obtaining patient specimens, recording intake and out information, and other duties as delegated by nursing staff. The PCT provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials, transporting patients, answering call lights and requests, reporting observations to nursing staff, and assisting patient family members and visitors. Education: Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent and exhibit proficiency in nursing assistant care and oral communication skills. Experience: One year of experience in direct patient care is preferred. Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. Nursing Assistant Certification in the State of Arkansas is preferred. Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it do...