Patient Care Tech HUC PCT

The Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator performs various clerical and patient care duties for the department under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Collects and records patient data, reporting information and observations to nursing team members in a timely fashion. Obtains and records patient vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake and output and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger-stick blood samples, test strips and portable meters. Performs routine urinary catheter care. Collects and transports specimens, including, but not limited to, urine, stool and sputum, as requested. Helps patients with activities of daily living (i.e., personal hygiene, dressing, eating, maintaining continence and turning / transferring / ambulation) and changing linen, as appropriate to setting. Answers and responds to patient call lights and requests in a timely way. May be assigned as a sitter for patients needing constant observatio...Patient Care, PCT, Patient, Tech, Technician, Healthcare, Benefits