Patient Care Technician-4TH FL

Respect - We treat persons of all races, creeds, and socioeconomic backgrounds with dignity,

promoting an inclusive, collaborative environment where all are empowered to work together.

Excellence - We excel in our care of patients through highly qualified staff and physicians,

continuous improvement, advanced technology, on-going education, and wise and efficient use

of resources.

Attitude - We demonstrate enthusiasm and courtesy to our patients, co-workers, physicians,

and visitors, guided by moral and ethical standards.

Compassion - We attend to the needs of our patients and their families with tender care and

empathy by addressing their fears, pain and suffering.

Holistic Care - We work together to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our

patients.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs a variety of functions in the clinical setting. The PCT provides direct patient care, performs phlebotomy and EKG's. The PCT collaborates with and works under the direction of the registered nurse to provide appropriate and safe patient care. The PCT utilizes the Hospital information system to order diagnostic tests and therapies and obtain patient information and test results. The PCT supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Follows attendance standards and expectations.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures as well as department specific policies and procedures: examples of hospital wide policies include infection control, restraints, and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy when dealing with medical records and patient information.
• Adapts to floating to other units when required.
• Adapts to changing patient assignments as volume and acuity fluctuate.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with patients, families/significant others, physicians and coworkers. Communicates using phone and paging systems.
• Utilizes computer skills to access information for patient related data, order entry, and hospital systems.
• Manages physical resources (supplies and equipment) appropriately, assuring that adequate supplies and equipment are available and in good working order. Acquires and charges for supplies from Central Service.
• Under the supervision of the RN, assists in delegated aspects of the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care consistent with the patient's age, and developmental level in these specific areas: