What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician: telemetry nights position at Loretto Hospital?
About the Role:
We seek a highly skilled Patient Care Technician to join our team at Loretto Hospital. As a Patient Care Technician, you will be responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Your role will be to ensure the comfort and safety of patients by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and reporting any changes in patient condition to the nursing staff. You will play a critical role in the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a certified nursing assistant or patient care technician program
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a telemetry unit
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Experience with electronic medical records
Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate
- Report any changes in patient condition to the nursing staff
- Assist with patient mobility and transfers
- Maintain a clean and safe patient environment
Skills:
As a Patient Care Technician, you will use your strong communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare team members. You will also use your attention to detail and ability to multitask to provide high-quality patient care. Additionally, your experience with electronic medical records and telemetry monitoring will be beneficial in this role. Overall, your skills will be critical in ensuring the comfort and safety of our patients at Loretto Hospital.
