Job: PCT 
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt 
Job Category: 3 Technicians 
Position Summary 
Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, and accountable to the licensed nursing staff member, the Patient Care Tech assists in providing patient care, documents appropriately and maintains a clean environment. 
Essential Functions 
-Provides care appropriate to the age of the population served. 
-Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of human growth and development. 
-Provides proper personal hygiene and care for all patients. 
-Accurately measures and records vital signs, weights, and intake/output. 
-Recognizes abnormal findings and reports such findings appropriately. 
-Demonstrates knowledge of proper transfer techniques. 
-Consistently provides preventative skin care measures to all patients. 
-Feeds patients, encourages adequate nutrition and monitors diets. 
-Properly collects specimens as directed. 
-Utilizes special beds appropriately. 
-Applies heat and cold therapy. 
-Performs approved procedures appropriately under direct supervision. 
-Performs appropriate hand hygiene before and after all patient contact. 
-Understands current policies and procedures regarding the use of personal protective equipment and is able to put on and remove PPE appropriately, discarding according to the hospital's policy. 
-Give work status report to on-coming staff at shift change. 
-Order supplies for unit including floor stock and nutrition room stock. 
-Make copies of documentation as needed. 
-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives. 
-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. 
-Performs other duties as assigned. 
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure. 
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). 
Work Experience 
-One year of experience in a clinical setting is preferred. 
Education 
-Texas State Nursing Aide Certification and Patient Care Technician Certification required. 
-BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of hire date. 
Physical Demands and Work Environment 
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling 
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time 
 1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66 
11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33 
21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33 
51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33 
76-100 None 76-100 None 
Movement % Time 
Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 
Crouch/Squat 0-33 
Kneel/Crawl 0-33 
Reach Above Shoulder 0-33
Reach Below Shoulder 0-33 
Repetitive Arm None 
Repetitive Hand 0-33 
Grasping 0-33 
Squeezing 0-33 
Climb Stairs 0-33 
Walking Uneven 0-33 
Walking Even 34-66 
Environment % Time 
Indoors 67-100 
Outdoors 0-33 
Extreme Heat None 
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 34-66 
Equipment % Time 
Motor Vehicles None 
Foot Pedals None 
Extreme Heat None 
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33 
Work near % Time 
Machinery 0-33 
Electricity None 
Sharps 34-66 
Chemicals 0-33 
Fumes 0-33 
Heights None 
Vision
Depth Perception Required 
< 20" Required 
Color Not Required 
Peripheral Required 
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR 
Sit 1 3 
Stand 4 4.5 
Walk 4 4.5