Patient Care Tech - Orthopedic Surgery - Nights
Core
Provide direct, age-specific care to patients in an orthopedic trauma unit, including monitoring conditions, assisting with hygiene and mobility, and collecting vital signs.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Orthopedic Surgery)
Builds
Direct patient care and support services for orthopedic trauma and joint restoration patients
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient data collection, basic hygiene care, patient mobility assistance, safe care delivery, PPE usage, task accountability
Preferred skills
Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Monitor patients' conditions and provide updates to the healthcare team, maintain a safe and stocked clinical environment, obtain and record patient information including vital signs and intake/output, assist in specimen collection, participate in patient safety initiatives, establish rapport with patients and staff
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC