Patient Care Technician

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Health is looking for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Bronx, NY. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting psychiatric patients with daily living, and monitoring vital signs. Candidates must have CPCT certification and at least 1 year of psychiatric experience.

The position offers a shift of 5x8 nights and includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, a 401(k), and various employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric patient care experience.
• Previous phlebotomy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist patients with daily living activities.
• Perform routine safety checks and monitor patient behaviors.
• Obtain and record vital signs and other patient care activities.

Skills

Patient care provision

Phlebotomy

Safety checks

Behavioral monitoring

Education

Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification - AAH

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Location: Bronx, NY 10456

Shift: 5x8 Nights (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks with a strong possibility of extension

Pay range: $21-24/hr.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist adult psychiatric patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Perform routine safety checks, room checks, and 15-minute patient rounding
• Monitor and document patient behaviors, observations, and changes in condition
• Obtain and record vital signs, weights, blood glucose checks, and other patient care activities
• Assist with 1:1 patient observation and behavioral monitoring
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed
• Assist during behavioral emergencies and utilize de-escalation techniques when required
• Float to other psychiatric units, crisis areas, detox, rehabilitation, and pediatric psych units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification - AAH (American Allied Health)
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric patient care experience
• Previous phlebotomy experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous acute care psychiatric experience
• Experience working in behavioral health, crisis intervention, detox, or rehabilitation settings

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors