Patient Care Technician 1 Gen Med. Night

Northwell Health•Danbury, CT

5d•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. This position is at Danbury Hospital, part of Northwell Health, a large not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees.

Requirements

Minimum formal education of High School Diploma.
Minimum of zero to six months job-related experience.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or upon completion of orientation process (before being released from orientation and functioning independently) whichever comes first.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.
Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment.
Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, and hourly rounding).
Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person.
Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Reports and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercises good judgement in setting priorities for activities.
Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
Maintains a safe and orderly work environment & a clean, well stocked work area. Assists with maintaining unit equipment.
Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.
Attends staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.
Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.