Patient Care Technician 1-Gen. Med.-Evening 8

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

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Attendant to assist with patient care activities and unit tasks under supervision of licensed staff. The role supports nursing orders, data entry, and patient safety in a hospital environment.

High School Diploma is required; CNA certification is preferred. BLS/CPR is required within 90 days of start. Prior hospital experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification preferred; BLS/CPR within 90 days of orientation.
• Experience in hospital environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under supervision and as directed by licensed staff.
• Perform nursing order tasks promptly with understanding of purpose.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort, including positioning and safe handling.
• Enter patient data into the computer system accurately.
• Communicate patient and visitor information to the nurse in charge.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain competency as required.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

BLS/CPR readiness

Education

High School Diploma

CNA certification preferred

Tools

EMR / computer data entry

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