Patient Care Technician II: Vital Signs & Comfort

musc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the decentralized patient-centered approach. You will measure and document vital signs, assist with daily patient needs, and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure comfort and safety.

The role requires basic life support on hire and prior patient care experience; CNA is preferred. The position is hourly and involves 36 scheduled hours per week in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required on hire; must maintain current BLS or CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
• Assist patients with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming, etc.).
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse etc.) or EKG signals and patient condition.
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments.
• Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies, linen is clean.
• Assist patients with particular issues or needs.
• Provide appropriate emotional support.
• Place patient on cardiac monitor.
• Empty drains, ostomies, foley bags.
• Perform blood sugar checks.
• Assist with other duties assigned by the department leader.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the decentralized patient-centered approach. You will measure and document vital signs, assist with daily patient needs, and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure comfort and safety.

The role requires basic life support on hire and prior patient care experience; CNA is preferred. The position is hourly and involves 36 scheduled hours per week in a hospital setting.