Patient Care Tech

Job Description: Patient Care Technician

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our healthcare team at Blue Mountain Hospital. The Patient Care Technician will play a crucial role in providing direct care to patients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This position involves working collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding patients.

• Regularly measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature. Report any deviations from normal ranges promptly to the nursing staff.

• Accurately document patient care activities, vital signs, and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) or other designated systems.

• Collect and label specimens accurately, ensuring proper documentation and timely delivery to the laboratory. Adhere to infection control protocols during specimen handling.

• Assist in various medical procedures, such as wound care, lab draws, EKGs, ADLs, and patient transfers.

• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing information, answering questions, and offering emotional support.

• Respond promptly to emergency situations and assist in code situations following hospital policies and procedures.

• Collaborate effectively with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.

• Ensure confidentiality of patient information and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), EMT, or MA

• Willing to train and assist applicant through CNA course if needed.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.