Patient Care Technician - 8th Floor Med/Surg - Per Diem - Variable

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

Job summary

A leading health system in New York is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg unit. In this per diem role, you will assist with essential nursing care, ensuring patients receive personal hygiene and mobility support. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and required certifications in basic life support.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Required: BLS and behavior management training completed during probation.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with basic care for non-acutely ill patients.
• Monitor and report patient vital signs.
• Maintain clean and safe environments.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Patient monitoring

Personal hygiene assistance

Transporting medications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Patient Care Technician - 8th Floor Med/Surg - Per Diem - Variable

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 94994
Department NURS MED/SURG 8TH
Shift Variable
Shift Hours Worked 12.50
FTE 0.16
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-12 HR
Employee Status A7 - Occasional
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $16 -$21 per hour