Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac Unit - Days / Evening- FULL TIME

SUMMARY

Responsible and accountable for direct and indirect care of patients.

JOB DUTIES

Assists the nursing staff with the daily routine and functions of the nursing unit: ie transport, discharge, pass fresh water, personal hygiene, activities of daily living, check and pass meal tray, answer bells. Conduct hourly rounds on assigned patients. Reports pertinent observations, changes, and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person.

Performs clerical duties related to the coordination of the unit and patient care.ie update bed status board, manage rental beds, track work orders, and notify physician consults. Provides clerical direction to new staff and/or students and volunteers. Confers with departments regarding scheduling of patient’s activities and procedures. Prepares and updates patient’s current records and records for transfer of patient. Obtains records according to policies and procedures. Answers the phone, inte...