Patient Care Technician I - 5S Surgical - Wexford Hospital - Full Time

Patient Care Technician I provides direct patient care under RN supervision, performing basic nursing procedures and coordinating unit activities. Responsibilities include vital signs, skin assessments, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, glucose monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, and facilitating admissions, discharges, and transfers. The role supports quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, promotes safety practices (falls prevention, hand hygiene, isolation protocols), and adheres to HIPAA and privacy policies. Preferred enrollment in ASN or BSN programs; experience or coursework in acute care and clinical rotations is valued.