PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - ICU

Oneida Health; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Employee Gym

PTO accrues from day one

403(b) match up to 6%

No Deductible Health Insurance

Flex Spending

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Oneida Health seeks a per diem Nursing Patient Care Technician for the night shift in the Hospital ICU Department. You will assist the ICU Nursing Team and perform tasks that do not require nursing judgment or medication administration, while growing in multiple unit roles.

The ideal candidate will work well independently and in a team, with responsibilities including basic patient care, communication, and patient education under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be able to observe and document information accurately.
• Strong communication skills and ability to route messages appropriately.
• Ability to perform basic patient care under supervision of the Charge Nurse.
• Experience with documentation and data gathering in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Assist RN with patient education and needs.
• Conduct ward clerical and smooth running of unit tasks as needed.
• Maintain equipment and assist with routine cleaning in the ICU.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS/CPR Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Oneida Health is currently seeking a per diem Nursing Patient Care Technician for the night shift in our Hospital ICU Department. In this position, you will assist the ICU Nursing Team while gaining experience in a number of key roles within the unit. This position delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the RNs and performs tasks that do not require nursing judgment or medication administration. The ideal candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Come For The Salary, Stay For The Benefits

We provide competitive pay and value experience. Oneida Health Employees enjoy free parking and the hospital is centrally located in Oneida next to shopping, food services, and entertainment. The following are just some of our best employee benefits:

• Free Parking
• Employee Gym
• Generous Paid Time Off accruing day one
• 403 (b) matching up to 6%
• No Deductible Health Insurance, Flex Spending, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement

What You’ll Be Great At

• Being a careful observer and data gatherer, documenting information carefully and accurately.
• Performing basic patient care under the direction of the Charge Nurse.
• Having excellent communication skills and routing messages to the appropriate person.
• Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients according to hospital standards of quality.
• Using a customer service attitude when assisting patients and families with needs.
• Performing ward clerk and clerical tasks as needed.
• Maintaining equipment and performing routine cleaning tasks.
• Assisting RN with patient educational needs.

Why We’re The Right Fit For You

• We care about our people. Our employees are our #1 asset and we will always invest in their growth.
• We offer multiple pathways to success through continued education and department promotion.
• Your safety matters too. Providing safe work environments is always our approach.
• With our technology investment strategy, we put the most advanced technology in the palm of your hand. Allowing you to do what you do best.
• We’re neat freaks. Oneida Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals both regionally and nationally for safety and cleanliness.
• We respect and encourage work-life balance.

Qualifications

Your Essential Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• Certifications:
  • BLS/CPR (Preferred)
• Experience:
  • Nursing Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)