Patient Care Technician

The Patient Care Technician supports the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care. Essential Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, or designee, the Patient Care Technician assists the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care. Working as part of a team with the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician participates in providing patient care, including:  Implements progressive mobility guidelines (e.g. patients in chair for meals). Ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. Uses patient handling equipment in the tasks of lifting, transferring, repositioning and transporting patients. As needed, may also transport patients within the medical center and deliver and pick up specimens and prescriptions. Assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to: feeding, bathing, toileting, providing water, answering the phone, and oral care. Within the Patient Care Technician duties and responsibilities and dependant on the patient population, assists the Registered Nurse with patient monitoring, including but not limited to: obtaining, recording and reporting vital signs, weights, and measuring and recording inputs/outputs. May perform EKGs as required. In coordination with the Registered Nurse and other medical center staff, will maintain a clean and safe environment by providing a newly admitted patient with supplies (e.g. ICS/ Admission Kit), ensuring a clean and tidy bedside, and neat linens.  Performs other related duties as necessary. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Patient Care Technician may act as a sitter to ensure that patient safety needs are met. As a sitter, the Patient Care Technician will assist the registered nurse assigned to the patient in providing care including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, monitoring and engage the patient in diversional and therapeutic activities. Supervisory Responsibilities : This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients, and facility visitors with respect. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information. Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; balances team and individual responsibilities. Grade: 279 Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum six (6) months (out of the last 3 years) experience in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant or student nurse with one semester in a clinical setting. Education N/A License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles is desired. Experience requirement will be waived for Patient Mobility Techs who are transitioned into this classification in 2009. Patient Mobility Techs who require training must successfully complete an employer provided training program and will be given six months to meet the requirements of the position. Preferred Qualifications: Current California State Nurse Assistant certification preferred. Primary Location: California,South San Francisco,S. San Francisco Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat *On-call requirements include providing availability for 10 days/shifts per month, including 4 weekend days/shifts and 2 designated holidays annually Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM Working Hours End: 03:30 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Job Level: Entry Level Department: So San Francisco Hospital - Med/Surg Float - Unit 1 - 0201 Pay Range: $38.18 - $40.17 / hour Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

• Supports the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care.
• Assists the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care.
• Implements progressive mobility guidelines (e.g. patients in chair for meals).
• Ambulating, turning and repositioning patients.
• Uses patient handling equipment in the tasks of lifting, transferring, repositioning and transporting patients.
• May also transport patients within the medical center and deliver and pick up specimens and prescriptions.
• Assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to: feeding, bathing, toileting, providing water, answering the phone, and oral care.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with patient monitoring, including but not limited to: obtaining, recording and reporting vital signs, weights, and measuring and recording inputs/outputs.
• May perform EKGs as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by providing a newly admitted patient with supplies (e.g. ICS/ Admission Kit), ensuring a clean and tidy bedside, and neat linens.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• May act as a sitter to ensure that patient safety needs are met.
• As a sitter, will assist the registered nurse assigned to the patient in providing care including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, monitoring and engage the patient in diversional and therapeutic activities.

• A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles is desired.
• Experience requirement will be waived for Patient Mobility Techs who are transitioned into this classification in 2009.
• Patient Mobility Techs who require training must successfully complete an employer provided training program and will be given six months to meet the requirements of the position.

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