Patient Care Technician II

• Job Requirements General Summary The IV Therapy/Vascular Access Patient Care Technician is a multi-skilled individual who provides expertise in IV insertions and blood draws throughout the hospital. The PCT performs phlebotomy, ultrasound guided IVs, assists the nurses with other Vascular Access related tasks. Patients served include pediatrics through elderly adult. The IV Therapy PCT will float to any unit throughout the hospital. Mission All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve. Reporting Relationships Reports to nurse for specific patient related duties. Overall supervision from manager of patient care unit. Qualifications
• Current CNA certification from MBON.
• Two years previous experience in a similar position, or two years' experience as a PCTII, or a minimum of two (2) semesters of clinical experience in formal Nursing education with a certificate from MBON as CNA.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent IV and blood draw skills/experience required.
• Vascular Access experience highly preferred.
• Ultrasound guided peripheral IV insertion experience highly preferred. Working Conditions Works inside, in a clean well-lighted environment. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, such as chemicals and cleaning agents, requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. May be physically and verbally abused by patients. Works a regular assigned shift but may be expected to work on rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as necessary. May be expected to work on other than regular unit of hire to provide adequate staffing, if the need arises. Participates in temporary assignment measures. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting. Physical Requirements Requires bending/stooping/crouching/kneeling approximately 50% of the time in the delivery of patient evaluation and treatment. Requires reaching/grasping/handling of small equipment and paperwork weighing up to 20 lb. Approximately 70% of the time in the delivery of patient care and performance of clerical duties. Requires standing and walking approximately 80% of the time; with occasional stair climbing. Requires lifting and positioning patients, weighing in excess of 100 lbs., with the assistance of others or ergonomic equipment and utilizing proper body mechanics approximately 50% of the time, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy. Requires pushing/pulling equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. Approximately 20% of the time, requires carrying supplies/equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. approximately 50% of the time. Requires substantial movements/motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers as in performing treatment procedures approximately 50% of the time. Requires good visual acuity to read patient records and equipment monitors; requires adequate ability to receive detailed information conveyed through oral communication in the process of evaluating and treating patients accurately, clearly, quickly approximately 80% of the time.

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