Patient Care Technician (p/t) - Evenings

Norwalk Hospital Association•Norwalk, CT

48d•$17 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician 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 the Ortho/Neuro department at Norwalk Hospital and includes providing physical care, supporting patient safety and comfort, performing technical skills such as point-of-care testing, and communicating observations to the appropriate staff. The technician also serves as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter for specific patients and helps maintain a safe, orderly, and well-stocked work area. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Job-related experience may range from zero to six months; hospital experience and active CNA certification are preferred but not required. BLS/CPR is required within 90 days of the start date or upon completion of orientation, whichever comes first, and Basic Life Support certification must be maintained. Working conditions include significant manual skills and coordination, some occupational risk, very heavy physical effort of up to 50 pounds, and significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and human waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Zero to six months of job-related experience is specified as the minimum experience range.
BLS/CPR required within 90 days of the start date or upon completion of orientation, whichever comes first, before being released from orientation and functioning independently.
Maintain competency for Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to perform very heavy physical effort, exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required.
Active CNA certification is preferred.

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 unit-specific equipment.
Promote patient comfort by positioning patients, providing extra bathing, straightening linens, and placing personal articles within reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
Promote patient safety through preventative measures such as side rails, restraints, bed/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 on the assigned unit and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
Report and/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 the patient care process and use good judgment in 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/Patient Sitter to provide a safe environment for specific patients and follow WCHN standards of service excellence.
Attend staff meetings and read and sign 100% of meeting minutes.
Maintain competency for Basic Life Support certification.
Fulfill compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.