Patient Care Technician

About this role

The patient care technician is responsible for providing basic care and support to patients including triage, guiding their experience at the clinic and assisting nurses.

Main Duties and

Responsibilities

• Greet the patient and perform triage
• Provide compassionate care by listening to patients’ concerns and answering any questions or concerns
• Ensure patient is tracked and escorted throughout the clinic
• Perform procedures and treatments such as EKGs, preps, application and monitoring of
• patient’s response to restraints
• Check blood pressure, heart rate and pulse on a regular basis
• Collecting liquid samples, conduct tests and record results
• Perform basic medical procedures under the supervision of registered nurses or other healthcare providers.
• Monitor patient condition and provide updates to care team
• Maintain the safety of patients who have been identified at risk for preventable injury
• Ensure patient treatment room is cleaned and sanitized, adhering to infection control protocols and promoting fall prevention measures.
• Report all patient activity to the registered nurse in a timely manner
• Accurately and timely document patient observations, interventions, and relevant information in the electronic medical records system. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
• Performs receptionist duties in a courteous and cooperative manner
• Assists with maintaining inventory and par levels
• Performs any other related duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Graduate of Certified Nurse Assistant or EMT Program, or former experience in the capacity
• of a nurse assistant, orderly, EMT, or adequate clinical experience as a student nurse.
• Patient Care Technician experience preferred
• Clerical experience preferred
• Certified in CPR
• Compassionate and sensitive to patients' needs and concerns

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a dynamic environment

About the Company

The vision of Oaktree Medical Center is to become a world-renowned medical facility known for high quality, holistic care, focused on family values in a safe, caring, customer service driven environment.