Patient Care Technician PCT - Medicine FT Nights

Yale New Haven Health•Bridgeport, CT

About The Position

At Bridgeport Hospital, the Patient Care Technician supports coordinated, patient-centered medical care as part of the patient’s care team. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and direction of the Registered Nurse, the technician performs direct and indirect patient-care activities that contribute to comprehensive care. The role follows YNHHS standards of professional behavior and supports patient- and family-centered care through participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, collaboration, and exemplary customer service. The schedule is nights, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating holidays and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A CNA credential, EMT qualification, other clinical experience in a healthcare setting, or equivalent educational background or healthcare-related training. Examples include at least one semester of clinical rotations in a nursing program, completion of a school Fundamentals Nursing Skills Laboratory, graduation from a Medical Assistant program, or completion of a phlebotomy technician program.
Either two years of relevant direct patient-care experience, as dictated by placement, or the education described above.
Successful completion of Patient Care Associate Competency Based Training and Practicum and unit-specific competencies, including age-specific competencies.
Basic Life Support (BLS) training before employment or within one month of hire; BLS must be maintained throughout employment.
Successful completion of orientation.
Proficient spoken and written English.
Evidence of positive initiatives with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the RN, obtain and report information to assist with assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient needs and treatment, and report identified deviations to the RN.
Obtain and record vital signs as ordered or delegated by the RN.
Perform technical duties and selected treatments, procedures, and activities that support safe and efficient patient care.
Accurately identify patients using established policies and procedures, including identification doors, ID bands, and barcode scanning for lab draws.
Assist in patient care with consideration for the safety of key populations.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and offer suggestions for addressing patient and family needs, taking cultural and individual diversity into account.
Communicate and interact professionally with patients, families, and staff; cover the Business Associate desk in the BA’s absence under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee.
Participate in receiving patient bedside reports at the beginning of each shift and throughout the shift as needed.
Demonstrate accountability and responsibility in daily performance; relocate and rotate to meet patient-care needs.
Complete non-therapeutic functions under the direction of an MD, PA, APRN, or RN, including removing medications sent through the pneumatic tube system and immediately delivering them to the appropriate licensed practitioner.