Patient Care Technician - CVPCU
Company: HCA
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: June 8, 2021
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Job Description:
SHIFT: Nights (rotating weekends) SCHEDULE: Full-time Osceola Regional Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited
404-bed hospital that builds on a proud tradition of healthcare
excellence in Osceola County, Florida. Osceola Regional is
conveniently and centrally located in Heart of Kissimmee only
minutes from Orlando, St. Cloud, Celebration and Poinciana. We are
committed to continually enhancing the standard of healthcare by
providing services to include: Emergency Care, Trauma Care,
Pediatric ER, Heart & Vascular Institute, Comprehensive Stroke
Center, The Baby Suites maternity care, Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit Level II, Women's Services, Behavioral Health, Orthopedics &
Spine and a Graduate Medical Education Program. We also expand our
care to the community with our freestanding Emergency Department at
Hunter's Creek ER. Osceola Regional Medical Center is currently seeking a Patient
Care Tech to join our team. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality,
patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic
patient care services related to common nursing functions and
activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered
nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient
care in accordance with the PCT's skills/training and the needs of
the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with
maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care
environment. The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures
and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed
personnel Position Description Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by
performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision
of the licensed nurse. Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information
throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital
signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood
glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts. Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to
performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at
time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to
the RN/Team Leader. Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning,
dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers,
crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from
other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges.
Demonstrates proper body mechanics. Provides or assists with non-medicated support care, including
non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat
or ice, and venous compression devices. Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic
or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer
of specimen. Retrieves medication from pharmacy, storage room, or tube system
and delivers to licensed staff member as instructed. Assists with patient preparation for surgery or other
procedure. Orients patients/families/caregivers to room and hospital
routine. Assists patients with activities of daily living to include
eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and
elimination. Changes bed linens as needed. Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights
and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and
resolve them proactively. Follows patient and employee safety/security policies and
protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions,
use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation
procedures. Prepares and maintains clean, hazard-free patient rooms. Empties
trash and removes soiled linens. Assists with post-mortem care. Assists in the setup, removal, and cleaning of equipment.
Identifies malfunctioning equipment and initiates repairs. Qualifications Qualifications CNA Training Program preferred. Experience: 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting
preferred Certification: Current BLS required. We are committed to providing our employees with the support
they need. At Osceola Regional Medical Center, we offer an array of
medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on
perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and
your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer
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