PCT - OUTPATIENT SURGERY SLH

Purpose:

The Patient Care Technician assists nurses in providing basic care and performing specific procedures with patients. The Patient Care Technician works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ICARE values, cooperation and positive interpersonal relations when interacting with all persons within the hospital environment and community
• Provides basic and technical care to patients as directed by the RN
• Performs specific patient procedures and treatments according to Hospital guidelines and polices
• Documents care given and patient response in patient record
• Cleans and maintains equipment and environment
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of appropriate equipment and supplies to provide quality patient care and safe environment.
• Communicates Significant information and changes in patient condition to the RN
• Actively participates as a team member. Constructively addresses patient and team issues to insure quality patient care and a collaborative work environment
• Assumes the mentor role for new PCT's
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and completion of mandatory requirements