Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical
Core
Provides basic direct and indirect patient care, including vital signs, activities of daily living, and clerical duties under nurse supervision.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Medical Surgical)
Builds
Patient care services for hospitalized patients
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Surgical
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Activities of daily living assistance, Patient transfer and positioning, Documentation, Equipment operation, Hazardous waste handling
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record systems
Responsibilities
Observe and document health status data; Assist patients with ADLs (toileting, bathing, dressing); Answer call lights and assist with transfers; Perform clerical duties and process physician orders; Maintain skin integrity and patient comfort; Transport medications and supplies; Handle hazardous waste disposal.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC