Patient Care Tech
Company: Palo Pinto General Hospital
Location: Mineral Wells
Posted on: October 5, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary: The Patient Safety Tech (PCT) assists in providing
a safe environment for patient with identified risks and reduces
potential for injury to themselves or others. This PCT will perform
functions to enable compliance with hospital policies and
procedures, and Joint Commission accreditation standards. Also
assist nursing staff with necessary patient care. Under the
supervision of nursing staff members assists in providing patient
care, and maintains a clean environment. Typical Duties: Observes
and monitors patients identified to be at risk for self-injury,
fall and/or otherwise behaviorally impaired. Notifies the patient's
nurse when patient displays actions or behaviors suggesting the
patient will cause harm to themselves or others or when the patient
is unable to utilize the call light and is requesting assistance.
Attends to patients' activities of daily living and will obtain and
report vital signs and intake and output to the primary nurse.
Documents patient behavior according to hospital policy during
their assigned shift using all required forms or reporting systems
as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Reporting:
Required minimum education: High School graduate or equivalent.
Required minimum experience: One-year experience in a medical
setting preferred.
Required skills (if applicable): Ability to read and write English,
effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to
comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions. Fluency in
other languages preferred.
Required license/certification: Texas Nursing Assistant
certification preferred. Current BLS certification or must obtain
within three months of hire date.
Job reports to (title of the position): Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Manager, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, House Supervisor.
Job titles reporting to this position: None
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Keywords: Palo Pinto General Hospital, Keller , Patient Care Tech, Other , Mineral Wells, Texas
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