Patient Care Technician- Periop - Per Diem- Day/Eve10

Nuvance Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient care under RN supervision, including admissions, transfers, discharges and transport.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 90 days, and at least 3 months in a PCT role or nursing program. Strong communication and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 90 days from hire.
• General knowledge of basic sciences and medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges and transport of patients.
• Record vitals and report abnormalities to the RN.
• Perform advanced skills as directed (suctioning, dressings, tube feeding setup, catheter care).
• Document and communicate with the health care team; complete shift handoffs.
• Provide personalized care to patients and families; note special needs.
• Utilize educational materials and attend in-services to maintain competencies.
• Support Code Blue team in emergencies.
• Follow infection control and safety policies; ensure proper identification for procedures.
• Help maintain cleanliness of units and related areas.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care basics

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing program knowledge (Associates/Bachelor)

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.

**PCT II- Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• AHA BLS provider certification course required 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.

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

1. Assists in the delivery of patient care by performing, specific patient care tasks per scope of service and as directed by the Registered Nurse.
2. Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges and transport of patients.
3. Obtains and records Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood Pressure, Oxygen saturation, weights, and Blood Glucose testing. Reports abnormalities and condition changes to primary nurse promptly.
4. Demonstrates competence in advanced skills to include, but not limited to: oral suctioning, enemas (no Fleets enemas), clean dressings after a RN assessment, tube feeding set-up, external catheter (condom catheter), post-mortem care and suction canister set-up.
5. 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. a. Documents legibly on all hospital forms using standardized abbreviations. b. 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 oncoming PCT at the end of the shift. c. Participates in walking rounds with the oncoming and off going PCT at shift change
6. Provides personalized care to patients and families. Identifies and documents special needs on the patient rounding sheet.
7. Utilizes available educational materials, programs, nursing literature and resource personnel for career development and attends mandatory in-services to maintain unit competencies.
8. Utilizes material, equipment and time in a safe, therapeutic and cost effective manner.
9. Assists with appropriate tasks in all code situations (i.e. CPR, obtaining equipment, etc.) under the direction of the Code Blue Team.
10. Adheres to Organizational infection control practices and policies and to established safety and security policies, including using two (2) identifiers whenever taking blood samples or performing any procedure.
11. Assists with maintaining the general cleanliness and appearance of areas on the unit, including, but not limited to: a. Cleans treatment rooms, showers, commodes and IV poles after use. b. Cleans kitchens (refrigerators, ice machines, sinks, counters) as assigned. c. Cleans counters and empties trash in nursing station as requested. d. Cleans other areas such as storage areas, linen rooms, staff lounge as requested.
12. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).
13. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
14. 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: 1466

Department: Perioperative

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $21.16 - $24.44 Hourly