Patient care tech ii

Patient Care Tech II

POSITION SUMMARY

• Certified nursing assistants and / or nursing service techs are employed to take care of patients' everyday needs.
• Conducts personal care duties such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, as well as brushing teeth and combing hair.
• Helps patients in and out of bed, often by lifting or carrying them, and assist them with walking.
• Answers patients' calls for help, take their vital signs, and monitor their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
• Works under the supervision of an experienced nurse, and reports any problems or worsening in a patient's condition to the facility staff.
• Other job requirements may include stocking and keeping storerooms tidy and cleaning patient rooms.

OVERVIEW

The evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee.

Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent customer service and understands the English to think critically and analytically with little or no supervisionAbility to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and to process information and prioritizePossesses exceptional verbal and written communication skillsPossesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directedAbility to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functionsAbility to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewedBasic computer literacyAbility to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light liftingAbility to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelinesAbility to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices
• EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent
• LicensurePCT I highschool or college Certified Assistant program preferredPCTII certified nursing assistant license requiredPCTIII - certified nursing assistant license required plus EKG or lab draw competencies completed
• Experience1 - 2 years experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Interpersonal skills
• Essential technical / motor skills
• Essential physical requirementsHeavy : Exert 50 100 lb. of force occasionally and / or up to 30 lb. of force frequently - greater than 75%
• Essential mental requirements
• Essential sensory requirements
• OtherAbility to communicate effectively and document information accuratelyAbility to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individualsKnowledge of basic medical terminology preferredBasic computer knowledge is preferredAbility to move or lift patients and equipment
• Equipment used

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)Level I
• Age of Patient Populations ServedNeonates 1 - 30 daysInfants 30 days - 1 yearChildren 1 - 12 yearsAdolescents 13 - 18 yearsAdults 19 - 70 yearsGeriatrics - 70 years

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Below are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position’s purpose and objectives.

These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable.

Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards.

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel as evidenced by : Observes and reports patient's status and call lights and attends to / reports patient weights, vital signs and reports glucometer testing and report specimens and transport to and sends through designated patient Intake / Output including oral intake only, measured urine output, and measured urinary catheter output after patient with ADLs including cleansing of perineal area and patient with feeding / patients with elimination , moves and repositions occupied / unoccupied with admissions, transfers and with post mortem care including transport to the up simple 1-1 observation as assigned.
• Maintains current knowledge / certification / licensure. Pursues professional growth and development as evidenced by : Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to hospital policy and continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure.

Attends at least one seminar per year in your area of hospital-sponsored training programs as required by department.

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide non direct patient care / support services to staff under the direction of licensed personnel as evidenced by : Assists with maintaining a safe, clean and orderly all equipment and performs all procedures / care in a safe proper body mechanics in all and stocks supplies and equipment as and directs phone calls promptly and accurately following hospital etiquette Unit Coordinator with filing, order entry, transcription, faxing and copying as assigned.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans / blood borne and airborne pathogens as evidenced by : Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier annual education and / or uses appropriate safety equipment.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment as evidenced by : Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as observed by nurse manager and mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer professional composure and confidence during stressful open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families, and fellow confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by hospital a positive attitude that contributes to the overall customer service program in place at the hospital.
• Meets clinical competencies for age-specific competencies as evidenced during skill competency check-offs.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Last updated : 2024-05-11