What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician I - TDCJ Holdover Galveston position at University of Texas Medical Branch?
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs :
Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR
Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR
Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR
Completion of EMT program OR
Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR
Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR
Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire OR
Is enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing and has completed the first semester of
education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment or the equivalent.
JOB DESCRIPTION :
To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Collects, reports, and documents data : Vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens.
Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
Acquires 12 lead EKG.
Performs and reports POCT.
Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse / designee as indicated by the patient’s plan of care.
Provides for patients’ personal hygiene : Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skincare for a patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care.
Assists with feeding.
Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility.
Assists with patient safety related to age and condition
Assists with patient restraints and patient-specific safety precautions
Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs / emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior
Cares for the patient from a correctional environment.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and / or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
Documents as appropriate.
Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
Assists with patient requests for other hospital services.
MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS :
Video monitoring duties as assigned.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as required.
SALARY RANGE :
Salary commensurate with experience.
WORK SCHEDULE :
12- hour shifts with alternating holidays / weekends
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