Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and performs activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.
- Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.
- Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.
- Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist including: measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.
- Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
- Daily monitoring of equipment:
- Glucose monitor
- iStat monitor
- Provides on hands patient care under the direction and supervision of an RN
- Empty foleys and drains
- Places fall risk bracelets on all inpatients
- Assist RN with pediatric patients emerging from anesthesia
- Assist with repositioning of patients.
- Transports patients to respective units
- Stocking bays, ordering of supplies, cleaning and making up beds
- POC testing on patients (glucose, iStat)
- Cleaning of monitors and cables after each patient use