Entry-Level Patient Care Technician I

Vassar Brothers Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the General Surgical unit. You will assist with admissions, monitor vitals, and perform basic nursing tasks under RN supervision, while upholding REACH values and hospital policies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 90 days, and at least three months of PCT experience or enrollment in a nursing program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assists in delivery of patient care under RN supervision.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges and transport of patients.
• Records vitals and reports abnormalities to the RN promptly.
• Assists with patient care tasks such as suctioning, dressings, tube feeding setup and catheter care.
• Communicates effectively with health care team and documents reports at shift changes.
• Maintains unit cleanliness and follows infection control practices.

Skills

BLS certification

PCT experience

Nursing program

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing program (Assoc/Bachelor)

Job description

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the General Surgical unit. You will assist with admissions, monitor vitals, and perform basic nursing tasks under RN supervision, while upholding REACH values and hospital policies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 90 days, and at least three months of PCT experience or enrollment in a nursing program.