Patient Care Technician Float Pool
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
• Monitored patients' vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation level, and respiratory rate and documented the vitals, hygiene care, and routine care into MEDITECH• Assisted patients in daily activities such as oral care, dietary intake, bathing, using the toilet and ambulating• Conducted Foley care, blood glucose monitoring, lead placement for a 5 and 12-lead EKG system, IV removal, specimen collection, CHG baths, ED splints, and bladder scans• Floated to help in various inpatient departments including the ED, ED Overflow, ICU, PCU, EP, Rehabilitation, Medical Surgical unit, Neurology, and Orthopedics• Trained 7 new hires in their respective roles of patient care tech, patient transporter, and patient safety attendant• Performed hourly safety rounds to ensure patient's privacy and safety, and fulfilled any scheduled or requested patient care procedures• Reported to the supervising nurse of any abnormal changes in a patient's conditions• Transported patients via wheelchair, bed, or stretcher for transfer, discharge, imaging, surgery, or procedures• Observed and monitored high-risk patients who were identified with an altered mental status, homicidal or suicidal ideation, or elopement to ensure patient safety