PCT Intern-PRN

Job Summary:
The Patient Care Tech (PCT) is a multi-skilled non-licensed health care provider who provides direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The PCT applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions and provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs unique to the patient.

The Patient Care Technician Intern is a student 16-18 years old enrolled in an approved high school Health Career program. Such minor-age students can be employed in compliance with provisions of the Child Labor Act.

Experience:
Required: Current student in high school Health Career Program

Preferred: N/A

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward.

PCT Interns under age 18 years may not work as follows:
- During hours when required to attend class
- Between the hours of 10pm and 6am

Preferred: CNA, PCT or MA certification

Department Position Summary:
Responsibilities of the Patient Care Tech include but are not limited to the following:
- Operate the following equipment: Computer automated vital sign machines with recognitions of abnormal vital signs and timely reporting O2 saturation glucose meter intercom telephone patient care equipment required for daily care scales and lifts
- Basic EKG form monitoring and operation of machine and the recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias/subsequent care if required by area/ location
- Perform nursing care and duties delegated by Registered nurses
- Venipuncture discontinuing INT�s
- Perform 12 lead EKG based on area/ location
- Good telephone and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to adapt to changes in health care technology.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- May enter the secured supply rooms to deliver or access supplies equipment necessary to carry out the core functions of their job (oxygen thermometers etc.).