Patient Care Technician I: Hands-On Care & POC Testing

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

Job summary

Northwell Health’s Danbury Hospital is seeking a CNA to assist with patient care under supervision. The role involves providing physical care, following orders, and maintaining safety and comfort for patients on the General Surgical unit.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; a CNA certification is preferred, and BLS/CPR certification is required within 90 days of start or orientation completion. Exempt status: No; Department: General Surgical.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Active CNA certification is preferred.
• BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or orientation completion.

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.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS/CPR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health’s Danbury Hospital is seeking a CNA to assist with patient care under supervision. The role involves providing physical care, following orders, and maintaining safety and comfort for patients on the General Surgical unit.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; a CNA certification is preferred, and BLS/CPR certification is required within 90 days of start or orientation completion. Exempt status: No; Department: General Surgical.