Patient Care Assistant - Callicoon GRANT FUNDED

Garnet Health•Thompson, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Registered Nurse on our 4 East Medical- Callicoon team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Catskill.

Requirements

High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma required
Experience as a Nursing Assistant, Pt. Care Technician required.
Participation in and successful completion of a classroom-based/Staff Development guided training program.
Participation in and satisfactory completion of a floor-based “hands-on” orientation/training program with a preceptor before completion of probationary period.
Successful completion of BLS Provider Course and EKG training/competency prior to being released from unit orientation, must maintain BLS certification and EKG competency throughout duration of employment.
Completion of hospital Crisis Prevention (PMCS) training course within 3 months of hire, and renewal as per facility guidelines.
Position will primarily be light to medium work requiring lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
Bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and reaching are required.
Requires 20% sitting and 80% standing or walking.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word is required.
May have occasional exposure to blood, body substances, infectious materials, chemical hazards, vibration, radiation, slippery surfaces, or noise that may result from performance of duties.
Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
Ability to multi-task.
Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Nice To Haves

A.A.S. in Medical Technology preferred.
Knowledge of distribution systems relating to the movement of material and people preferred.
Secretarial and/or clerical (office) experience preferred.
Hospital background preferred.
EPIC Clin Doc/ASAP certification E.H.R. experience preferred.
May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

Responsibilities

A trained ancillary employee who performs clerical and clinical duties appropriate to the functioning of an In-Patient Unit and/or Emergency Department.
Also take direction from A.D.N. and RN team.