PATIENT CARE TECH

The Patient Care Technician is a multi-skilled individual able to perform technical and clinical tasks/procedures under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and delegated in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing. Identities abnormal findings based on established standards and guidelines and reports those findings to the Registered Nurse.

Scope/Span of Control:

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)

Supervises FTEs:   No

Number of FTEs Supervised: N/A

Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No

Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)

Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A

Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A

Financial Accountability:  N/A         

Population Served

               Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply

                              ☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)

                              ☐ Pediatric (1 – less than 9 years)

                             ☒ Adolescent (9 – less than 18 years)

                              ☒ Adult (18 – less than 65 years)

                              ☒ Geriatric (65 years & older)

☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)

☒ Not Applicable

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:

• • Type of degree: N/A
  • Area of study or major: N/A
  • Preferred educational qualifications: N/A
  • Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current HealthCare Provider or Professional Rescuer BLS CPR certification required prior to completion of orientation.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: Medical terminology. 

Other experience requirements:

Successful completion of one of the following:

1. Nurse’s aide training course (CNA) within the last five years. 
2. Valid STNA          
3. Patient Care Technician/Assistant certification                                                                                
4. Six months Direct Patient Care experience within the last twelve months
5. Experience in an Acute Care setting within the last six months.                                                      
6. Currently enrolled in nursing school and completion of at least one clinical rotation.

Knowledge/Skills

• • Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Strong organization skills
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills