Patient Care Technician - 7th Floor Med/Surg - Full Time - Days

@ Mohawk Valley Health System
Mohawk Valley Health Systemmohawkvalleyhealthsystem.com

Patient Care Technician - 7th Floor Med/Surg - Full Time - Days

Utica, NY
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

Join our healthcare team as a Patient Care Technician on the 7th floor. Assist with basic nursing care, maintain a safe environment, and support patient needs in a full-time role. BLS certification required. We value diversity and background checks may be performed.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of patient hygiene
  • Assist with mobility and daily activities
  • Identify patients accurately
  • Report patient concerns
  • Collect vital signs and documentation

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Basic life support certification
  • Behavior management training
  • Good communication skills
  • Attention to detail

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Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists the nursing staff in the provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, i.e., personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. May be required to transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Under the direction/supervision of a charge nurse, assists the nursing staff in provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, i.e., personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility. Assists in the maintenance of safe and clean environments. May be required to transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services.
  • Correctly identifies patients prior to performing interventions or care.
  • Reports any changes or concerns of patients and families to the primary caregiver.
  • Observes, collects, documents and reports intake and output, vital signs (temperature, radial pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and weights
  • Provides bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, and toileting.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

    PREFERRED:

    • High School graduate or equivalent

    Licensure/Certification Requirements

    REQUIRED:

    • Basic life support and behavior management training to be completed by end of a probationary period and maintained while in position.

    Disclaimer

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

    Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

    Job Details


    Req Id 98580
    Department NURS MED/SURG 7TH
    Shift Days
    Shift Hours Worked 12.50
    FTE 0.9
    Work Schedule CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HR
    Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
    Union 2006 - UFCW
    Pay Range $18 - $23 per hour

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