JOB TITLE: Patient Care Technician DEPARTMENT: Nursing JOB RELATIONSHIPS: Responsible to: Director of Nursing & Nursing Supervisor Responsible for: Does not supervise other employees Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with all hospital Departments and the Medical Staff. JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under direct supervision. Assists patients with activities of daily living, providing for personal care, comfort, and assistance when necessary. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Previous experience preferred Education: Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent Req. Cert./ Current C.N.A certificate in the state where employed, CPR certified. Computer and clerical experience desirable JOB DUTIES (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.) • Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement program, environmental and infection control standards. • Performs basic nursing procedures, including collection of lab specimens, thermal applications, application of simple dressing, and perineal care. • Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, intake and output. • Assist in admission, transfer, and dismissal procedures of the patient. • Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, bed pans, transportation, skin care, oral care and positioning. • Keeps the patient’s room straightened and clean. • Maintains patient documentation as outlined by hospital policy. • Maintains confidentiality of all patient data. Use complete discretion when discussing patient information. • Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of medical treatment. • Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and maintains professionalism. • Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as required. • Orders supplies for nursing floor and ER units as needed from central supply. • Follows all hospital infection prevention policies, including proper hand hygiene, use of PPE, and ensures patient care equipment is cleaned, disinfected, and stored appropriately after each use. • Monitors and restocks patient care areas with necessary supplies.