Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to join the Med - Surg team at Baptist Hospital. You will assist with personal care, feeding, mobility, elimination, and daily documentation under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, assisting with hygiene, preparing meals, and ensuring patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous nursing assistant or medical assistant experience preferred.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene (bathing, hair, teeth, washing hands).
• Assist with feeding, meal setup, and hydration.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assist with elimination (bathroom, bedpan, bedside commode) and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Complete and document vital signs and report abnormal values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant course

Medical Assistant course

High School Diploma

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to join the Med - Surg team at Baptist Hospital. You will assist with personal care, feeding, mobility, elimination, and daily documentation under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, assisting with hygiene, preparing meals, and ensuring patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.