Patient Care Technician II — Hands-On Patient Support

Vassar Brothers Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York seeks a Patient Care Technician II for the Nursing Float Pool. You will support RN staff with patient care tasks and assist with admissions, discharges, and transport on a fast-paced unit.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, BLS certification within 90 days, and 3 months PCT experience or active nursing student status. Expect adherence to infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification within 90 days from date of hire.
• Minimum of three (3) months experience as a PCT or currently in a junior semester of an Associates or Bachelor’s nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of patient care by performing, specific patient care tasks per scope of service and as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges and transport of patients.
• Obtains and records Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood Pressure, Oxygen saturation, weights, and Blood Glucose testing.
• Demonstrates competence in advanced skills to include: oral suctioning, enemas (no Fleets enemas), clean dressings after a RN assessment, tube feeding set-up, external catheter, post-mortem care and suction canister set-up.
• Communicates effectively with health care team members; documents legibly; takes and shares shift reports.
• Maintains infection control practices and unit cleanliness; adheres to safety policies.
• Assists with code situations under the direction of the Code Blue Team.
• Maintains REACH values and demonstrates reliable attendance.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing program enrollment (associates or bachelor’s)

Job description

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York seeks a Patient Care Technician II for the Nursing Float Pool. You will support RN staff with patient care tasks and assist with admissions, discharges, and transport on a fast-paced unit.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, BLS certification within 90 days, and 3 months PCT experience or active nursing student status. Expect adherence to infection control and safety protocols.