Patient Care Technician - FT - 36hr - Night

Northwell Health; Sharon (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external Patient Care Techs

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician responsible for providing physical care and support to patients at their Connecticut locations. The role requires compassion and technical skills to assist patients effectively.

Applicants should have at least one year of direct patient care experience and must obtain BLS certification. This role also includes ensuring patient safety and fulfilling various tasks to maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of direct patient care experience (CNA, PCT, HHA) is required.
• Must obtain BLS certification by the end of orientation.
• Ability to prioritize patient safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills.
• Implements nursing orders promptly and follows procedures.
• Communicates patient information to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

BLS certification

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates.

• $10,000 Sign on bonus for qualified external Patient Care Techs.
• To Qualify for Sign-on bonus candidates must be from outside the Nuvance Health Network and have at least one full year of PCT Experience.

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 (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, and 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 (BLS) certification.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent educational background is essential.
• Prioritize patient safety and quality of care with BLS certification required by the end of your orientation class.
• Dive into your role confidently with at least 1 year of direct patient care experience (CNA, PCT, HHA) ensuring you're well-prepared for success in this opportunity.

Preferred

• Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required.
• Active CNA certification is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination and finger dexterity
• Occupational: Significant 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.