Patient Care Technician 1 Oncology Day 8 DH

Nuvance Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,240 - 39,261; Part time

Job summary

Nuvance Health is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant at Danbury Hospital. The role involves assisting patients with care activities, performing technical skills, and ensuring a safe environment. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for candidates with CNA certification and experience in a hospital setting. The position offers an hourly wage ranging from $20.50 to $28.50, depending on experience. We value a connected and inclusive culture, making this an excellent workplace for your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum formal education of a High School Diploma required.
• Zero to six months of job-related experience preferred.
• Active CNA certification preferred; BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care and technical skills to assigned patients.
• Communicates patient and visitor information to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.

Skills

Patient care

Technical skills

Effective communication

Responsiveness

Education

High School Diploma

CNA certification

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Overview

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career. Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award‑winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial‑hospitalization program.

Accolades

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

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 the purpose of each.
• Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment.
• Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
• Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, hourly rounding).
• Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
• Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person.
• 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.
• 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.
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercises good judgement in setting priorities for activities.
• Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment and a clean, well‑stocked work area. Assists with maintaining unit equipment.
• Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.
• Attends staff meetings. 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

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.

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity.
• Occupational: Some occupational risk.
• Physical Effort: Very heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force.
• Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
• Company: Danbury Hospital.
• Org Unit: 174.
• Department: Oncology.
• Exempt: No.
• Salary Range: $20.50 - $28.50 Hourly.