Hospital Patient Care Technician - Hands-on Support

Northwell Health; Sharon (CT); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Résumé du poste

Northwell Health's Sharon Hospital seeks a Patient Care Technician to support clinical teams on the General Medicine 1 unit. You will assist with basic patient care, perform point-of-care testing, and document activities under supervision. A high school diploma and BLS by orientation end are required, with 1 year direct patient care experience preferred.

Join a dedicated team with opportunities for growth and continuous learning in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is essential.
• BLS certification required by end of orientation.
• At least 1 year of direct patient care experience preferred (CNA, PCT, HHA).

Responsabilités

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care testing.
• Implements nursing orders promptly with understanding of their purpose.
• Follows policy and procedure for patient care activities and uses unit equipment correctly.
• Ensures patient comfort by positioning, bathing, linens, and personal articles within reach.
• Maintains patient safety through preventative measures and hourly rounding.
• Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
• Communicates patient and visitor information and observations to the nurse in charge.
• Provides age-appropriate care aligned with growth and development principles.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the nurse in charge.
• Prioritizes tasks in the patient care process with good judgement.
• Works with health care team members, patients, and families.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment and stocked area.
• Assists with Safety Attendant duties as required.
• Attends staff meetings and reviews meeting minutes.

Connaissances

CNA

PCT

HHA

Formation

High School diploma

Description du poste

Northwell Health's Sharon Hospital seeks a Patient Care Technician to support clinical teams on the General Medicine 1 unit. You will assist with basic patient care, perform point-of-care testing, and document activities under supervision. A high school diploma and BLS by orientation end are required, with 1 year direct patient care experience preferred.

Join a dedicated team with opportunities for growth and continuous learning in a hospital setting.