Patient Care Technician II- Neurology- Full time- Evening

Job Title:

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.

PCT I

- Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• AHA BLS healthcare provider certification required within 90 days from DOH

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:

• 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 Fleets enemas), clean dressings after a 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.
• 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 (2) identifiers whenever taking blood samples or performing any procedure.
• Assists with maintaining the general cleanliness and appearance of areas on the unit, including:
• 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: $ Hourly