Patient Care Technician (p/t) - Evenings

Northwell Health•Norwalk, CT

18d•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 role is in the Ortho/Neuro department at Norwalk Hospital Association. The technician provides physical care and technical support, contributes to patient comfort and safety, and communicates observations and information to appropriate care team members. The position also includes safety attendant or patient sitter duties, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, attending staff meetings, and fulfilling compliance responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Zero to six months of job-related experience.
BLS/CPR required within 90 days of the start date or upon completion of orientation, whichever comes first, before working independently.
Ability to perform very heavy physical effort, exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Active CNA certification is preferred.
Hospital experience is preferred but not required.

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 unit-specific equipment.
Promote patient comfort through positioning, additional bathing, straightening linens, and placing personal articles within reach.
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 age-appropriate care and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Report and/or record observed changes in a patient's condition or behavior and report unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
Recognize and respond promptly to patient-care priorities, using good judgment to set priorities for activities.
Maintain effective working relationships with health care team members, patients, and significant others.
Maintain a safe, orderly, clean, and well-stocked work area and assist with maintaining unit equipment.
Serve as a safety attendant or patient sitter for designated patients, providing a safe environment and following WCHN standards of service excellence.
Attend staff meetings and read and sign all meeting minutes.
Maintain competency for Basic Life Support certification.
Fulfill position-related compliance responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.