Patient Care Technician I - Per Diem, Various 12 Hour Shifts, IMCU, Chilton Medical Center

Job description

Principal Accountabilities:
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, dressing
• Obtains and records vital signs, weights, and heights
• Assists patients with mobility: ambulation, transfer, discharges and ROM activities
• Performs postmortem care
• Performs EKG's, phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring
• Observes and reports changes in patients' condition to the RN
• Maintains phlebotomy equipment and inventory
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required:
1. HS Diploma or GED
Preferred:
• BLS required within 3 months of hire
• Prior acute care experience strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Patient, compassionate nature
• Ability to operate as part of a team, alongside physicians and nurses
• Proficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems