Patient Care Technician Gen Med Job Danbury area,Connecticut USA,Healthcare

Position: Patient Care Technician Gen Med Day8

Overview

$8,000 Sign on bonus for qualified Patient Care Technician candidates at Danbury Hospital. Candidates must have at least one full year of Patient Care Technician experience and be external to the Nuvance Health Network.

Summary

Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager.

Responsibilities

Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.

Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.

Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit-specific equipment.

Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within reach with courtesy and responsiveness.

Provides patient safety through preventative measures (e.g., side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, hourly rounding).

Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.

Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person.

Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Reports and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.

Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercises good judgement in setting priorities for activities.

Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.

Maintains a safe and orderly work environment & a clean, well stocked work area. Assists with maintaining unit equipment.

Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.

Attends staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.

Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum formal education:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Zero to six months job-related experience; experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required.
Active CNA certification preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required within 90 days of start date or upon completion of orientation.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & 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

Danbury Hospital

Salary Range

$20.50 - $27.67 hourly

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