PCT - Patient Care Technologist - PRN

JOB SUMMARY: Assist patients with basic care needs/activities of daily living under the direct supervision of a nurse. Provide effective communication with patients, family members, and staff. Assist in the coordination of interdepartmental patient care activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to and provide services in accordance with the written plan of care.
• Recognize significant changes in patient condition and notify nursing staff in a timely manner.
• Recognize the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of the populations served.
• Perform, read, and record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry (under the supervision of professional staff) as directed.
• Perform EKG, glucometer testing, and venipuncture.
• Utilize basic infection control measures and demonstrate basic infection control measures including handling of hazardous wastes and safety measures.
• Demonstrate expertise in provision of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) for patients and deliver such care in a professional, safe, and caring manner including but not limited to:
• Transfers and ambulation
• Assisting with patient meals
• Dressing and grooming
• Incontinence care and toileting
• Bathing and hair care
• Nail and skin care
• Oral hygiene

• Participate as an effective member of the team.
• Respond to patient/family concerns.
• Provide immediate interventions when possible.
• Adapt to changes in workload and complete assignments while maintaining quality care.
• Initiate and perform duties which need to be completed although not directly assigned.
• Provide and support activities that ensure and promote patient safety.
• Demonstrate proficient technical/clinical skills and operational knowledge of equipment.
• Report variation in patient condition, staff conduct, equipment malfunctions or work conditions that may compromise safe, efficient patient care, to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain clean, healthy work environment free of clutter to prevent injury.
• Offers and provides effective communication.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers regarding patient conditions, nursing and psychosocial care needs, and changes in plan of care.
• Collaborate with other health team members ensuring that they are kept informed of patients’ condition and/or orders.
• Communicate effectively with patients and family. Refer communication regarding changes in patients’ medical condition to the nurse as appropriate.
• Perform and maintain documentation in a compliant, accurate and timely manner.
• Accurately document patient care and activities performed while under the supervision of the nurse.
• Report any abuse or neglect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

• Current, active certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa and 75 hours of on-the-job training
• Certification must be in good standing with the Direct Care Worker (DCW) Registry of the State of Iowa
• Minimum age of 16 years
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Dependent Adult & Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training
• High school diploma or GED, preferred