Patient Care Technician; Gen

Overview

Patient Care Technician (Gen) –
Westchester Medical Center Health Network

Under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care to a designated group of patients. The role includes preparing patients for treatment and procedures, assisting with unit-specific competencies, and supporting the daily needs of patients in a safe, compassionate manner.

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with individually tailored care plans.
• Conduct end-of‑shift hand‑offs to incoming technicians and report unfinished duties to the supervising nurse to ensure patient needs are met prior to the next shift.
• Observe, record, and report any changes in patient condition, such as increased confusion, restlessness, lethargy, or decreased responsiveness, and communicate findings to the treatment team.
• Perform unit‑specific care competencies, including turning patients, assisting with ambulation, and delivering safe transfer techniques.
• Maintain intake and output records, manage toileting systems, and monitor fluid and food intake.
• Assist with nutritional and hydration needs, meal preparation, and oral hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Transport patients to diagnostic tests, procedures, and therapeutic activities as directed.
• Restock and maintain nursing servers and supplies during each shift.
• Implement safety interventions and use protective equipment to prevent patient injuries.
• Participate in continuing education, patient‑centered conferences, workshops, and unit or department meetings.

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of patient‑care experience in a medical or healthcare setting, or completion of an approved Patient Care Technician program, or satisfactory completion of a PCT in‑service program.
• Current BLS or CPR certification, obtained within 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.
• Good knowledge of accepted standards for caring for sick, disabled, or injured patients, strong customer‑service skills, and the ability to prioritize patient care efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative, and a positive attitude; ability to remain composed under rapidly changing unit priorities.
• Basic computer literacy for electronic medical record entry and verbal and written communication abilities.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of providing patient care, including lifting and transferring patients up to the facility’s load limits.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care

This position is open to all qualified applicants, and equal opportunity is maintained throughout the hiring process in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.