Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to support the Registered Nurse in providing patient care on the Med-Surg unit. Duties include assisting with hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring inputs and outputs.

The role requires completing a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course; prior hospital experience is preferred. Day shift at Baptist Hospital in New York area is noted.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• Experience: Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
• In lieu of formal schooling: may accept CNA/CMA certification as proof of training at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN to meet basic patient needs.
• Assists with personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and nutrition.
• Monitors inputs/outputs and aids in elimination needs.
• Documents vital signs and reports abnormal values to the RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech/Medical Assistant/Nursing Fundamentals course

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to support the Registered Nurse in providing patient care on the Med-Surg unit. Duties include assisting with hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring inputs and outputs.

The role requires completing a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course; prior hospital experience is preferred. Day shift at Baptist Hospital in New York area is noted.