Patient Care Technician 1- Gen Med- Day 8- PT

Danbury Hospital•Danbury, CT

19d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager. The position is in General Medicine 2 at Danbury Hospital and provides direct patient support, performs technical tasks, and helps maintain a safe and orderly unit environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of zero to six months of job-related experience.
BLS/CPR is required within 90 days of the start date or upon completion of orientation, whichever comes first, and before functioning independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital environment.
Active CNA certification.

Responsibilities

Provide physical care to assigned patients and perform technical skills such as point-of-care testing.
Implement nursing orders promptly and adequately, understanding the purpose of each.
Follow policies and procedures for assigned patient care activities, including use of unit-specific equipment.
Promote patient comfort by positioning patients, providing extra bathing, straightening linens, and placing personal items within reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
Promote patient safety through preventive measures such as side rails, restraints, bed or chair exit alarms, and hourly rounding.
Enter applicable data into the computer system.
Communicate patient and visitor information and observations to the appropriate person.
Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
Report or record changes in a patient's condition or behavior and report unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
Recognize and respond promptly to priorities in patient care, using good judgment when prioritizing activities.
Maintain effective working relationships with health care team members, patients, and significant others.
Maintain a safe and orderly work environment and a clean, well-stocked work area; assist with maintaining unit equipment.
Work as a Safety Attendant or Patient Sitter to provide a safe environment for designated patients and follow WCHN standards of service excellence.
Attend staff meetings and read and sign all meeting minutes.
Maintain competency for Basic Life Support certification.
Fulfill compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.