Patient Care Tech II (PCT) - Telemetry

Full Time Nights

Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, and changes bed linens. May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store, and prepare other supplies. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. 

   

 

• Under the supervision and guidance of a RN, demonstrates knowledge of care and differentiates abnormal 
conditions; accurately documents vital signs, intake and output and reports deviations from normal to the nurse in a timely manner
• Under the supervision and guidance of a RN, performs all responsibilities/duties required under the defined 
scope of service to assure the unique nature of the client is addressed to include but not limited to the age of the client served
• Institutes and initiates a plan of care for patient based on the initial assessment within the shift, documents; 
implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis as required per unit or procedure
• Performs all relevant duties to include but not limited to preparation of units and duties associated with 
patient room and beds for receiving patient admissions, returning or outgoing surgical patients, transfers and 
discharges without reminders
• Demonstrates ability to care for patients with an ostomy, diabetic patient, patient with impaired skin 
integrity, bariatric patient, and perform peri care
• Demonstrates ability to care for geriatric patients with specific needs related to acute illness that may have an 
impact on their mental status (increased confusion, delirium)
• Demonstrates ability to maintain infant security and address nutritional needs based on developmental age
• Initiates Fall Protocol for all patients; assists with placement of arm band, appropriate colored slippers and 
appropriate signage. 
• Maintains work area clutter free, equipment in working condition required by department standards; Keeps 
utility and equipment rooms and work areas clean. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of the use of medical equipment (ie. Sequential compression device, bedside 
commode, bladder scanner, mobility assistive devices); reports problem with equipment to charge nurse via 
change of command
• Recognizes changing patient condition and modifies plan by using resources, chain of command and Rapid 
Response Team (RRT) promptly and appropriately.
• Assimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused action by 
routinely performing patient rounds and addressing concerns timely
• Assists patient with activities of daily living and provides basic care to include but not limited to patient 
hygiene, preparation of meals or assistance to feed as needed, distribution of water and ice 
• Performs routine treatment procedures including but not limited to application of appliances for heat/cold sitz 
baths or postmortem care per policy as directed by nurse
• Maintains a safe environment and responds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditions 
and emergent situations
• Operates equipment and performs all procedures safely, including use of proper body mechanics and 
protective personal equipment
• Appropriately handles supplies on unit, correctly and consistently removes and charges supplies 
appropriately
• Adheres to privacy and maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times
• Appropriately documents all patient specific information to patient and escalates identified problem for care 
provided
• Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of 
patient care to meet patient needs and maintains high productivity
• Responds to the unique needs of patients and families coping with unanticipated treatment, quality of life, 
and end-of-life decisions
• Monitors and allocates patient care services, recognizing the fiduciary role of working in a resource in