The Patient Care Technician provides direct and indirect basic health care to patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric.

The Patient Care Technician duties include

• Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff.

• Activities of daily living such as baths, oral hygiene, and oral feedings performed to satisfaction of patient and professional staff.

• Patient mobility performed (i.e. turning, lifting, moving) utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and self injury.

• Patient meals and nourishment are offered, administered, and recorded in a timely manner

• Assists Nursing staff with admission, discharge, transfer, and transport of patients.

• Respond effectively in emergencies and assists in prevention of patient injury.

• Initiates CPR when appropriate

• Utilizes side rails and restraints to prevent patient injury

• Reports to professional staff patients at increased risk for injury.

• If specially trained to do, performs additional functions for patients, specifically delineated for assigned unit

• Lab specimens collected; appropriately labeled, and delivered to lab in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and staff injury

• Communicates results of selected tests to professional staff in a timely manner

• Conforms to safety standards dictated by regulatory agencies i.e. safety manuals, MSD sheets, OSHA issues

• Demonstrates the ability to maintain an understanding attitude and responsible concern toward patients which is evidenced in speech and actions, and shows interest/ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic nursing procedures.

• Perform additional duties assigned