BayCare Health System
Patient Support Technician - Emergency Department - Nights
Job Description
Summary
Dual position: Patient Care Technician plus one of Cardiac Monitor Technician, Mental Health Tech, or Unit Secretary responsibilities. Works under direct supervision of a licensed nurse to provide patient care in a clinical setting. Care includes daily needs such as hygiene, mobility, nutrition, toileting, safety measures, communication with patients and the care team, and documentation of care provided.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and toileting.
- Ensure safety measures are in place and communicate with the care team.
- Document care provided accurately and timely.
- Insert and remove urinary catheters and perform suprapubic catheter care.
- Remove IV reseals, place telemetry leads, and maintain ostomy care.
- Support cardiac monitoring, mental health therapy, or unit secretary tasks as required.