Patient Care Technician 1 Gen Med Night 8 DH

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to assist with patient care activities under supervision. The role involves basic nursing tasks, POC testing, and accurate data entry, with emphasis on safety and timely communication.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; CNA is preferred. BLS/CPR must be obtained within 90 days. The position pays $20.50–$28.50 hourly with a sign‑on bonus for qualified external candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA certification preferred.
• Active BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of start.
• Experience in a hospital setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical care and assist with unit tasks under supervision.
• Perform technical skills such as point of care testing and document results.
• Follow orders promptly and maintain safety and comfort for patients.
• Enter data into the computer system and communicate observations.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and participate in rounds.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Vital signs

BLS/CPR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Tools

POC testing equipment

Job description

Sign on bonus

$8,000 sign‑on bonus for qualified external Patient Category Techs. To qualify, candidates must be from outside the Nuvance Health Network and have at least one full year of PCT experience.

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

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.
• Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of their purpose.
• Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment.
• Provides patient comfort by positioning, bathing, straightening linens, and putting personal articles within reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
• Ensures patient safety through preventative measures such as side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarms, and hourly rounding.
• Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
• Communicates patient and visitor information and observations to the appropriate personnel.
• Provides age‑appropriate care and demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Reports and records any changes in the patient’s condition or behavior; reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process, exercising good judgment to set priorities for activities.
• Uses effective working relationships with all health‑care team members, patients, and significant others.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment with a clean, well‑stocked work area and assists with maintaining unit equipment.
• Works as a safety attendant/patient sitter by providing a safe environment for specific patients and follows WCHN standards of service excellence.
• Attends staff meetings and reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.
• Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Minimum formal education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required. Zero to six months of job‑related experience required. Active CNA certification is preferred. BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or upon completion of the orientation process, whichever comes first.

Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 168
Department: General Medicine 2
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $20.50 – $28.50 hourly