Patient Care Technician- Neurology- Part time- Night

Northwell Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 28,034 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Northwell Health is looking for a Patient Care Technician at Vassar Brothers Medical Center to assist in delivering patient care. You will perform specific patient care tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including obtaining vital signs and documenting patient information.

The role requires knowledge of medical procedures, effective communication skills, and a BLS certification within 90 days from hire. The position offers an hourly pay range of $20.35 to $23.50.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of patient care tasks and medical terminology.
• BLS certification required within 90 days from date of hire.
• Experience with basic medical procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Obtains and records vital signs and reports abnormalities.
• Documents care provided and communicates effectively with the healthcare team.

Skills

General knowledge of high school subject matter

Medical procedures and terminology

Effective communication

Documenting accurately

Advanced skills in patient care

Education

BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

Job description

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• General knowledge of high school subject matter including sciences, simple medical procedures / terminology, and office equipment.
• License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: BLS certification is required 90 days’ from date of hire.

Essential 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. Reports abnormalities and condition changes to primary nurse promptly.
• Demonstrates competence in advanced skills to include, but not limited to: oral suctioning, enemas (no Fleet enemas), clean dressings after an RN assessment, tube feeding set-up, external catheter (condom catheter), post‑mortem care and suction canister set-up.
• Communicates effectively and frequently with health‑care team members to share information and solve problems in a positive and result‑oriented manner both verbally and electronically.
• Documents legibly on all hospital forms using standardized abbreviations.
• Gets patient report from the RN and off‑going PCT at the beginning of the shift. Gives end‑of‑shift report to the primary nurse and on‑coming PCT at the end of the shift.
• Participates in walking rounds with the on‑coming and off‑going PCT at shift change.
• Provides personalized care to patients and families. Identifies and documents special needs on the patient rounding sheet.
• Utilizes available educational materials, programs, nursing literature and resource personnel for career development and attends mandatory in‑services to maintain unit competencies.
• Utilizes material, equipment and time in a safe, therapeutic and cost‑effective manner.
• Assists with appropriate tasks in all code situations (i.e. CPR, obtaining equipment, etc.) under the direction of the Code Blue Team.
• Adheres to organizational infection control practices and policies and to established safety and security policies, including using two identifiers whenever taking blood samples or performing any procedure.
• Assists with maintaining the general cleanliness and appearance of areas on the unit, including, but not limited to: cleans treatment rooms, showers, commodes and IV poles after use; cleans kitchens (refrigerators, ice machines, sinks, counters) as assigned; cleans counters and empties trash in nursing station as requested; cleans other areas such as storage areas, linen rooms, staff lounge as requested.
• Maintain and model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

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: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1226

Department: Med Surg 6 - Neuro

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $20.35-23.50 Hourly