Patient Care Technician II- Float Pool- Night8- Full Time VBMH

Vassar Brothers Medical Center•Poughkeepsie, NY

56d•$21 - $24

About The Position

Performs patient care activities and non-professional services, addressing the personal, physical, and emotional needs of patients and their families across neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Practice must align with the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the Nursing Department and Medical Center administration, within the scope of services provided by the department. This position is in the Nursing Float Pool at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
AHA BLS provider certification course required within 90 days of hire; BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
At least three months of experience as a PCT, or currently in a junior semester of an associate or bachelor's nursing program.
General knowledge of high school subject matter, including sciences, simple medical procedures and terminology, and office equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care tasks within the scope of service and as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and transport.
Measure and record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, weight, and blood glucose; promptly report abnormalities and condition changes to the primary nurse.
Perform advanced skills, including oral suctioning, enemas (excluding Fleets enemas), clean dressings after RN assessment, tube-feeding setup, external catheter placement, post-mortem care, and suction canister setup.
Communicate frequently and effectively with healthcare team members verbally and electronically; document legibly using standardized abbreviations; receive and give shift reports; and participate in walking rounds at shift change.
Provide personalized care to patients and families and identify and document special needs on the patient rounding sheet.
Use educational materials, programs, nursing literature, and resource personnel for career development; attend mandatory in-services to maintain unit competencies.
Use materials, equipment, and time safely, therapeutically, and cost-effectively.
Assist with appropriate tasks during code situations, such as CPR and obtaining equipment, under the direction of the Code Blue Team.
Follow infection-control, safety, and security policies, including using two identifiers when taking blood samples or performing procedures.
Maintain cleanliness and appearance of unit areas, including treatment rooms, showers, commodes, IV poles, kitchens, nursing stations, storage areas, linen rooms, and staff lounges, as assigned.
Maintain and model REACH values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, and Honor.
Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as required.