Patient Care Technician 1- Gen Med- Day 8- PT

Northwell; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health's Danbury Hospital is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing staff on the General Medicine 2 unit. Under supervision, you will deliver direct patient care, perform basic technical tasks, and help maintain a safe, comfortable environment.

This role requires a High School Diploma and preferred CNA certification; BLS/CPR training within 90 days is required. Join a team dedicated to high-quality care and continuous learning in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Active CNA certification is preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of start date or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs basic tasks.
• Implements nursing orders promptly and accurately.
• Adheres to unit policy for patient care activities and equipment use.
• Ensures patient comfort and safety; positions patients and maintains linens.
• Documents data in the computer system accurately.
• Communicates patient information to the health care team and supervisors.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Active CNA certification (preferred)

BLS/CPR certification within 90 days

Tools

EMR systems

Computer literacy

Job description

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager.

Responsibilities:

• 1.Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.
• 2.Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
• 3.Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment &
• 4.Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within
• 5.Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, and
• 6.Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
• 7.Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person.
• 8.Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of
• 9.Reports and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusual
• 10.Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercises
• 11.Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
• 12.Maintains a safe and orderly work environment & a clean, well stocked work area. Assists with maintaining
• 13.Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows
• 14.Attends staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.
• 15.Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.
• 16.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 17.Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of zero to six months

job-related experience.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required.

Active CNA certification is preferred. BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or upon completion

orientation process (before being released from orientation and functioning independently) whichever comes first.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 168

Department: General Medicine 2

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $20.54 - $28.50 Hourly

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