PCT/HUC

Patient Care Technician (PCT/HUC) : NICU

Unit Description:

5A NICU is a 32-bed private room NICU caring for High-Risk neonates from 28 weeks to full-term.

Shift: Part-time, 1st Shift

Job Summary:

• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the Patient Care Tech (PCT/HUC) provides direct patient care and related support.

• Performs selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with Patient Needs

• Personal Hygiene Support: Assist patients with bathing, dental care, grooming, and dressing while maintaining their dignity and privacy.

• Toileting Assistance: Aid patients with bowel and bladder functions, ensuring they are not left unattended during bathroom assistance and documenting intake and output (I & O).

• Nutritional and Mobility Support: Help patients with eating and drinking, serve meals, and assist in positioning for meals while ensuring proper body alignment during transfers and activities.

Perform Patient Care

• Vital Signs and Documentation: Take and document vital signs, measure I & O, and assist in preparing patient histories and chart packs as delegated by nursing staff.

• Procedure Preparation and Assistance: Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for medical procedures, and provide manual assistance as needed while ensuring adherence to hospital policies.

• Direct Patient Care Tasks: Perform hygienic care, assist with feeding, and change dressings as delegated, all while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.

Participate in Responsibilities of Unit

• Housekeeping and Supply Management: Complete assigned housekeeping duties, replenish and rotate supplies, and run errands as necessary to support unit operations.

• Emergency Response and Quality Improvement: Respond to emergency codes and actively participate in quality improvement activities, focusing on patient safety and satisfaction metrics.

• Safety Training and Compliance: Attend required safety training programs, understand responsibilities related to safety protocols, and collect and document specimens for laboratory analysis.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or currently enrolled in a nursing program with successful completion of first year and validation of clinical rotation.

• Basic Life Support (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave.

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support