Patient Care Technician PRN
Company: HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital---
Location: Sanford
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Description HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, a 221-bed acute
care hospital and Level II Trauma Center, serves the communities of
Seminole and west Volusia counties. The hospital provides the only
full-service cardiovascular program in Seminole and west Volusia,
including open heart surgery, interventional cardiology,
electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation and comprehensive
diagnostic services. Other specialized services include orthopedic
and spine care, robotic surgery, acute inpatient medical
rehabilitation and -complete imaging services. HCA Florida Lake
Monroe Hospital is located 3.6 miles east of I-4 between S.R. 46
and Highway 17-92 in Sanford. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency
care at its main location as well as at Heathrow ER located at 4525
International Parkway in Sanford. -For more information, please
visit -.Position Description: -The Patient Care Technician (PCT)
delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a
variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common
nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the
supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the
nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the
PCT's skills/training and the needs of the Department, and
consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a
clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT
complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the
State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.Position
Description
- Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by
performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision
of the licensed nurse.
- Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information
throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital
signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood
glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts.
- Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to
performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at
time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to
the RN/Team Leader.
- Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning,
dangling, and ambulating patients. - Assists with use of walkers,
crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from
other units, departments, or entities. - Assists with discharges. -
Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
- Provides or assists with non-medicated support care, including
non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat
or ice, and venous compression devices.
- Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for
diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and
timely transfer of specimen.
- Retrieves medication from pharmacy, storage room, or tube
system and delivers to licensed staff member as instructed.
- Assists with patient preparation for surgery or other
procedure.
- Orients patients/families/caregivers to room and hospital
routine.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living to include
eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and
elimination. - Changes bed linens as needed.
- Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights
and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and
resolve them proactively. -
- Follows patient and employee safety/security policies and
protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions,
use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation
procedures.
- Prepares and maintains clean, hazard-free patient rooms.
Empties trash and removes soiled linens.
- Assists with post-mortem care.
- Assists in the setup, removal, and cleaning of equipment. -
Identifies malfunctioning equipment and initiates repairs.
- Performs clerical work as needed, including assembling and
maintain charts, filing, answering and transferring phones, and
relaying messages. Position Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), CNA
Training Program preferred.
- Experience: 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting
preferred
- Licensure: Certified Nursing Assistant in State of Florida
- Certification: Current BLS required. -
Keywords: HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital---, Sanford , Patient Care Technician PRN, Professions , Sanford, Florida
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