Compassionate Patient Care Technician II

Vassar Brothers Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the nursing team and deliver high‑quality patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with admissions, transfers, and transports, and document vital signs and care activities throughout the shift.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire. At least three months of PCT experience or ongoing nursing studies are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• AHA BLS provider certification course required within 90 days from date of hire.
• Minimum of three (3) months experience as a PCT or currently in a junior semester of an Associates or Bachelor's nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of patient care by performing, specific patient care tasks per scope of service and as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges and transport of patients.
• Obtains and records Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood Pressure, Oxygen saturation, weights, and Blood Glucose testing. Reports abnormalities and condition changes to primary nurse promptly.
• Demonstrates competence in advanced skills to include, but not limited to: oral suctioning, enemas (no Fleets enemas), clean dressings after a RN assessment, tube feeding set-up, external catheter (condom catheter), post-mortem care and suction canister set-up.
• Communicates effectively and frequently with health care team members to share information and solve problems in a positive and result-oriented manner both verbally and electronically.
• Provides personalized care to patients and families. Identifies and documents special needs on the patient rounding sheet.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication with health care team

Patient care support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Currently in nursing program (Associate/Bachelor)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the nursing team and deliver high‑quality patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with admissions, transfers, and transports, and document vital signs and care activities throughout the shift.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire. At least three months of PCT experience or ongoing nursing studies are expected.