Patient Care Tech
- Savannah, GA
- SJH - Progressive Care Unit
- Full Time - Other
- Req #: PR19865-13508
Summary
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Position Summary
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Under the direction of the licensed staff member, the Patient Care Technician gives routine, non – licensed, technical bedside care as a member of the Nursing Team. Staff may receive, secure and transport medications as necessary
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Education
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High School Diploma - Preferred
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Experience
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1-2 Years - Preferred
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Patient Care Technician, Patient Care Technician with two years verified experience or Nursing Student who has completed fundamentals of nursing
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License & Certification
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Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certificate or Nursing Student who has completed fundamentals of nursing.
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Adult CPR training every two years to include CPR (one rescuer) and adult FBAO (Foreign Body Airway Obstruction). Course attendance and demonstration is required.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
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Core Job Functions
- Patients are identified per guidelines and patient care interventions are provided under the direction of the RN/LPN. Accurately obtains and documents patient assessments according to hospital/ department guidelines.
- Assists in procedures/ exams as directed. Obtains necessary supplies, equipment, and/ or personnel as needed. Communicates data by timely documentation and reporting of abnormal or patient status change to RN/LPN.
- Complies with regulatory guidelines for work area and professional practice. Communicates patient safety risks to appropriate providers. Performs interventions under the direction of the RN/LPN.