Patient Care Tech Full Time Nights Ortho

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.

• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.

• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.

• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.

• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.

• Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.

• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.

• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.

• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or

• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred