Patient Care Tech II, Acute Care Unit, Full Time, Various Shifts

The Patient Care Tech II is responsible for providing safe, emotionally supportive, and individualized care for patients under the direction of nursing staff and medical providers.

Essential Functions

• Provides basic patient care, including vital signs, blood glucose on adults, hygiene (bathing and oral care), positioning, toileting, linen changes, ambulation, range of motion, nutritional and hydration support, collecting lab specimens.
• Assists with post-mortem care.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Promotes a safe patient environment: clutter-free, bed alarms, armband checks, etc.
• Assists with the setup for medical procedures.
• Stocks supplies per departmental needs.
• Responsible to perform Direct Observer and Sitter duties as needed.
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