Patient Care Technician - 7th Floor Med/Surg - Full Time - Nights

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician for the 7th Floor Med/Surg unit. In this role, you will assist nursing staff in providing basic care to non-acutely ill patients, ensuring a safe and clean environment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic life support training.

Qualifications

• PREFERRED: High School graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists the nursing staff in provision of basic nursing care.
• Observes, collects, documents and reports vital signs.
• Provides bathing, oral and hair care.

Skills

Basic Nursing Care

Patient Hygiene

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

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Patient Care Technician - 7th Floor Med/Surg - Full Time - Nights

Department: NURS MED/SURG 7TH

Job Summary

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 94107
Department NURS MED/SURG 7TH
Shift Nights
Shift Hours Worked 12.50
FTE 0.9
Work Schedule UFCSM - 12.5 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2006 - UFCW
Pay Range $17 - $21 Per Hour