Patient Care Technician - 6th Floor Med/Surg - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Patient Care Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in providing compassionate care to non-acutely ill patients. This full-time position involves assisting nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring patients receive the necessary support for personal hygiene, mobility, and daily activities. You'll be responsible for monitoring vital signs and maintaining a safe environment, contributing to the overall well-being of patients. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while working in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Assists nursing staff with basic care for non-acutely ill patients.
• Reports changes in patients' conditions to primary caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal hygiene and daily living assistance to patients.
• Documents and reports vital signs and patient intake/output.

Skills

Basic Nursing Care

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Mobility Assistance

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

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Patient Care Technician - 6th Floor Med/Surg - Full Time - Days

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists the nursing staff in the provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, i.e., personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. May be required to transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Under the direction/supervision of a charge nurse, assists the nursing staff in provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, i.e., personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility. Assists in the maintenance of safe and clean environments. May be required to transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services.
• Correctly identifies patients prior to performing interventions or care.
• Reports any changes or concerns of patients and families to the primary caregiver.
• Observes, collects, documents and reports intake and output, vital signs (temperature, radial pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and weights
• Provides bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, and toileting.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

PREFERRED:

• High School graduate or equivalent

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Basic life support and behavior management training to be completed by end of a probationary period and maintained while in position.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Req Id 94430
Department NURS MED/SURG 6TH
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 12.00
FTE 0.9
Work Schedule UFCSM - 12.5 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2006 - UFCW
Pay Range $17 - $21 per hour