Patient Care Tech / PCT ER

• The Cross Trained Assistant performs CNA duties as well as clerical duties under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) and the unit manager.
• Assists with patient care tasks such as obtaining vital signs, assists in transporting patients, pass meal trays, deliver hygiene care and answers inquiries within the scope of practice.
• Assists nursing staff by receiving patients at the desk, taking the patient to appropriate room, gives initial instruction.
• Assists in transporting discharged patients and answers inquiries within the scope of practice.
• In addition, he/she may act as the unit's receptionist, assigns patient to room on board, alerts nursing staff to patient arrival, pulls and prepares chart.
• Orders and monitors utilization of selected supplies: office, nutritional supplements, forms and retrieval chart back.
• Assists with stocking supplies that are needed in the unit as well as assist in keeping the nursing stations clean and organized.

Job Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Oklahoma Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician preferred.

• Desirable characteristics include at least one year of experience as a Unit Secretary with or without nurse assistant or CNA experience.