PCT, Nights 7p-7:30a

Yale New Haven Health•Bridgeport, CT

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician supports patient care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and direction of the Registered Nurse. The role includes direct and indirect patient care activities that contribute to comprehensive, safe, and efficient care. The technician helps obtain and report information for nursing assessment, planning, and evaluation, and reports identified deviations to the RN. At Bridgeport Hospital, employees contribute to a coordinated, patient-centered care team. The position emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, including participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. The technician is expected to provide professional, compassionate service and a positive environment for patients, families, physicians, staff, and support personnel. The role may include covering the Business Associate desk when needed and rotating or relocating to meet patient-care needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CNA credential, EMT, other clinical experience in a healthcare setting, or equivalent educational background or healthcare-related training. Examples include at least one semester of clinical nursing rotations, completion of a school's 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 specified qualifying education or training.
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, maintained throughout employment.
Successful completion of orientation.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Evidence of positive initiatives with patients and staff.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, using hands, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Under RN direction, complete assigned tasks and activities to obtain and report information that supports assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient needs and treatment; report deviations to the RN.
Obtain and record vital signs as ordered or delegated by the RN.
Perform assigned technical duties, treatments, procedures, and activities that support safe and efficient patient care.
Verify patient identification according to established policies and procedures, including use of ID bands and barcode scanning for laboratory draws.
Assist with patient care while considering the safety of relevant patient 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 Business Associate’s absence, under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee.
Participate in receiving patient bedside report at the beginning of each shift and as needed during the shift.
Demonstrate accountability and responsibility in daily performance.
Relocate and rotate as needed to meet patient-care needs.
Under the direction of an MD, PA, APRN, or RN, remove medications from the pneumatic tube system and immediately deliver them to the appropriate licensed practitioner.