Patient Care Technician, Float Pool, Part time
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Patient Care Technician, Float Pool, Part time
Job ID: REF35214V
Area of Interest: Nursing Support
Location: Largo,MD US
Hours of Work: 0730 – 2000
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Capital Region Health
Employment Type: Part Time
Shift: Day
Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.
Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Float Pool
Part-time / Day-shift (7:30am – 8:00pm)
UM Capital Region Health - Largo, MD
POSITION SUMMARY
Assists in the care of patients by providing routine, non-professional nursing care utilizing advanced medical and surgical skills typically beyond the Nursing Assistant level. Takes patients’ vital signs, observes and communicates changes in patient conditions. Requires CNA certification.
Principal Duties:
Provides safe, effective and efficient patient care as directed by assigned licensed nurse.
a. Assists with obtaining basic patient information as part of the nursing history or ongoing assessment and reports abnormal values to the appropriate nurse.
b. Orients patients to the care environment to promote patient comfort and safety.
c. Observes and reports obvious physical and emotional patient changes to assigned nurse.
d. Monitors patients for special risks and reports observations to assigned nurse (i.e., falls, skin breakdown).
e. Makes regular patient visits to provide all patients with quick response to their needs.
f. Seeks guidance and direction in prioritizing multiple demands to effectively meet patient’s needs.
g. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in the assigned work area. Recognizes normal/abnormal vital sign parameters depending on age of patient.
.h Documents completely and accurately according to the unit and division standards, including safety measures.
i. Remains calm and effective in emergency situations and follows appropriate guidelines.
j. Performs and completes all assigned skills and duties as outlined care plans, critical pathways, competencies, skills lists, standards, policies and procedures.
k. Demonstrates manual dexterity abilities to perform precise skills required to meet patient care needs.
l. Demonstrates the ability to operate and maneuver patient care equipment safely.
m. Initiates equipment to ensure patient safety (bed alarm, side rails, trapeze, and restraints).
n. Demonstrates the ability to use proper body mechanics to safely transfer and move patients.
o. Practices infection control procedures and observes Standard Precautions (including appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment).
p. Demonstrates knowledge of role in emergency situations (Code 99, Code Red, Code 13, Code D).
q. Maintains area of responsibility in neat and orderly condition. (Patient rooms are neat and uncluttered, etc.)
r. Stocks and returns equipment and supplies to proper storage area.
s. Reports broken and unsafe equipment to appropriate personnel and/or Department Manager.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: Current Maryland certification in good standing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Required: Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants Guidelines for Neonatal Healthcare Providers (STABLE) is required of staff assigned to 672 – Nursing NICU, 651-Nursing (Post-Partum), Nursing 708 – Labor & Delivery
EDUCATION
- Entry Level: Equivalent to a High School diploma or GED; basic employment skills
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
- Pay Range: $17.17-$29.77/hour
- Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift differentials