Patient Care Technician
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital
SAINT LOUIS, MO
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
