Patient Care Tech - Cardiothoracic Surgery Progressive Care - Rotating
Core
Provide direct, age-specific care to patients in a cardiothoracic progressive care unit based on medical orders.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Patient care and safety outcomes in a hospital setting
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, patient hygiene and mobility assistance, patient identification, PPE usage, documentation of intake/output
Preferred skills
Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Monitor patients' conditions and provide updates to the healthcare team; Maintain supplies, equipment, and sterilization of instruments; Obtain and record patient information including vital signs and intake/output; Assist with feeding, hydration, ambulation, and activities of daily living; Collect specimens for diagnostic tests; Ensure patient safety and adhere to hospital policies.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level