(Archived) Patient Care Technician, Behavioral Health

A-Team Solutions is seeking, (6) PCT’s for full time positions, for the Behvairola Health unit for (NIH) National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD

Job Duties:

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment.

• Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts.
• Monitors patient physical and emotional condition. Reports any changes in status promptly while Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
• Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to the RN/Team Leader.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant license with the State of Maryland is preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred
• 2 years of experience in an BH unit
• Excellent work ethic, professional appearance, and a kind, compassionate demeanor is needed
• Participants must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

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