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PRN / Nights
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills / training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
The PCT delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the shift, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information within their competency.
Assists with patient activities of daily living : meals, bathing, oral care, grooming and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
Obtaining the collection of specimens
Cross-train to unit clerk
Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including hourly / safety rounding, use of AIDET- Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank you
Education REQUIRED : High school graduate or GED
Experience PREFERRED : 1 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in Nursing Program
Certification Required : Basic Life Support obtained within 7 days of start date.
Last updated : 2024-06-05
Full Time
Hospital
$30k-36k (estimate)
02/29/2024
09/04/2024
gadsdenregional.com
GADSDEN, AL
1,000 - 3,000
1906
Private
JUSTIN BRYANT
$200M - $500M
Hospital
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