Patient Care Technician: Vital Signs & Patient Support

St. Johns Riverside Hospital; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, NY is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nurses in delivering compassionate care and to support the unit with patient transport, vital signs, and basic procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to hospital policies while engaging with patients and families. Responsibilities include rounds, blood draws, EKGs, specimen processing, and maintaining clean, well-stocked patient areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Patient Care Technician certification required.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nurse in providing patient care under supervision.
• Transport patients during admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Provide hourly rounding and patient comfort.
• Perform venous blood draws, POC testing, BGM, EKG as ordered.
• Greet and orient patients to the unit.
• Maintain order and appearance of patient rooms and restock supplies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Patient Care Technician certification

Job description

St. John's Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, NY is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nurses in delivering compassionate care and to support the unit with patient transport, vital signs, and basic procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to hospital policies while engaging with patients and families. Responsibilities include rounds, blood draws, EKGs, specimen processing, and maintaining clean, well-stocked patient areas.