POSITION SUMMARY

•  Performs direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with RN or Provider.
•  Assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating and collaborating with 
    the team to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient.
•  Orders, receives, and stocks supplies for the department/unit, maintaining PAR levels.
•  Manages equipment outdates.
•  Assists other aspects of clinical operations, as directed.
•  Assists support staff with filing, medical records and other daily tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• One (1) year healthcare experience pre-hospital, Emergency Department, or other patient care) preferred.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

OTHER SKILLS

• Familiarity with electronic medical records systems and basic management software preferred.

POSITION DUTIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

Uses Acute Care Unit Guidelines of care, hospital policies/procedures and regulatory guidelines to 
guide work within scope of
practice.
•  The PCT is responsible for reporting unusual symptoms, observations, patient requests and/or 
their families’ requests.
•  The PCT shall identify safety needs of patients and answer call lights promptly.
•  Performs a variety of technical tasks (i.e. IV insertion, splinting, wound care, etc.) as 
directed by the RN or provider according to established policies, procedures, scope of practice and 
care standards to provide quality patient care within hospital and/or department guidelines.
•  Provides patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the human experience in a 
collaboration with other team members.
•  Assists care team in achieving daily patient and family goals, to include ADL’s.
•  Leaves patient care area neat, tidy, and stocked with necessary supplies at the end of each 
shift.
•  Communicates concerns regarding hazards or errors related to patients to the health care 
team.
•  Demonstrates effective use of clinical strategies to insure patient and associate 
safety.
•  Uses Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) communication 
techniques.
•  Collaborates with m health care team regarding plan of care, follow-up and evaluation for the 
patient and family.
•  Accurately and timely documents all tasks, observations, and procedures performed on the patient 
record according to medical and legal standards.
     •       Maintains  thorough  and  confidential  maintenance  of  patient  charts  and  
Communicates with colleagues and allied personnel regarding patient care to maintain continuity of 
care between departments and
care providers.
•  Facilitates room turnover between patients, stocking, and exchanging oxygen tanks in the Acute 
Care Unit.
•  Ensures work environment and patient rooms are neat and free of clutter.
•  Assists with tracking equipment such as monitors, gurneys, wheelchairs, etc.
  •  Effectively uses time, personnel, equipment and supplies to provide high quality, cost 
effective patient care and monitoring. 
records.
Consistently demonstrates flexibility as evidenced by floating to other areas and is agreeable to 
work flexible schedules including
, evening and night hours as necessary to meet the needs of the patients and department.
•  Uses standards of care, hospital policies/procedures and regulatory guidelines to guide 
work.
•  Assists with quality improvement, safety and regulatory functions as directed. Participates in 
process change to improve practice.
•  Assists in training other PCTs, volunteers, students and other hospital personnel.
•  Adapts to rapidly changing technology by competency in technology and equipment used in the 
patient care setting.
•  Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting 
productivity requirements.

* This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.