PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN PRN
27 days ago
Plano
Job Description About the Role The Patient Care Tech performs patient care activates within the limits of the position. POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding., • Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates., • Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) and phlebotomy procedures as required., • Assist with patient mobility, including repositioning, transferring, and ambulation., • Provide basic medical care, such as changing dressings and applying prescribed treatments., • Ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients., • Support patients with toileting needs and maintain personal hygiene., • Communicate effectively with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals about patient conditions and concerns., • Assist in the collection of medical specimens for testing., • Observe and report changes in a patient’s physical, mental, and emotional health., • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care., • Follow infection control and safety procedures to protect patients and staff., • Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure or stress., • Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills., • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles., • Strong assessment, organizational and problem - solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components., • Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families., • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act., • Demonstrates the ability to establish priorities among the essential functions of the job and coordinate these functions with others., • Demonstrates the ability to speak, read, and write the English language., • Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate., • Current and active CPR certification.