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JOB SUMMARYThe Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator performs various clerical and patient care duties for the department under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLECollects and records patient data, reporting information and observations to nursing personnel in a timely fashion. Obtains and records patient vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake and output and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger-stick blood samples, test strips and portable meters. Performs routine urinary catheter care. Collects and transports specimens, including, but not limited to, urine, stool and sputum, as requested.Assists patients with activities of daily living (i.e., personal hygiene, dr