Patient Care Technician Gen Med Eve.8 PT Danbury Hospital

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient care activities under supervision, including point-of-care testing. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork across the General Medicine unit.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; CNA certification and BLS/CPR within 90 days are preferred. Prior hospital experience is beneficial. Sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with hospital experience preferred.
• Active CNA certification preferred; BLS/CPR certification due within 90 days.
• Experience in a hospital setting is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical care to assigned patients and perform point-of-care testing.
• Implement nursing orders promptly with understanding of their purpose.
• Follow policies for patient care activities and equipment.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety; assist with positioning and hygiene.
• Enter data into the computer system and communicate observations.
• Respond to patient needs with priority and good judgment.
• Perform duties as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter when required.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS/CPR within 90 days

Patient care

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

$5,000 Sign on bonus for Qualified external Patient Care Technicians.(See Below)

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.

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:

• 1.Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.
• 2.Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
• 3.Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment &
• 4.Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
• 5.Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, and hourly rounding).
• 6.Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
• 7.Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person.
• 8.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.
• 9.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.
• 10.Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercises good judgement in setting priorities for activities.
• 11.Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
• 12.Maintains a safe and orderly work environment & a clean, well stocked work area. Assists with maintaining unit equipment.
• 13.Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.
• 14.Attends staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.
• 15.Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.
• 16.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 17.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 coord & 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: 167

Department: General Medicine 1

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $20.50 - $28.50 Hourly

Benefits:

• Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.