Patient Care Technician - 6th Floor Med/Surg - Full Time - Nights

Mohawk Valley Health System • City of Utica, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or charge nurse, the Patient Care Technician assists the nursing staff in providing basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients. This includes personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and mobility. The role also involves assisting in maintaining a safe and clean environment and may require transporting medications as authorized by Pharmacy Services.

Requirements

• Basic life support training to be completed by end of a probationary period and maintained while in position.
• Behavior management training to be completed by end of a probationary period and maintained while in position.

Nice To Haves

• High School graduate or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing staff in provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, including personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility.
• Assist in the maintenance of safe and clean environments.
• Transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services.
• Correctly identify patients prior to performing interventions or care.
• Report any changes or concerns of patients and families to the primary caregiver.
• Observe, collect, document and report intake and output, vital signs (temperature, radial pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and weights.
• Provide bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, and toileting.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed