Patient Care Technician 1 - ICU
Patient Care Technician 1 - ICU
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Description
**$6000SignOn Bonus for Qualified External PCT candidates.
Summary:
Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager. Maintains all aspects of Nursing Assistant. Demonstrates competency as unit coordinator/secretary provides clerical support coordinates general unit activity and communicates clearly with all disciplines. Acts as preceptor as appropriate.
Responsibilities:
1.Performs all functions of the Level 1 Patient Care Technician. Floats where required in order to maintain
high quality patient care.
2.Implements the nursing orders promptly and adequately with understanding of the purpose of each order as itrelates to the patients plan of care.
3.Performs unitrelated activities and/or clerical duties necessary to assist the nursing staff.
4.Demonstrates competency in at least one additional function such as; monitor tech video monitor tech unitcoordinator transfer mobility coach. Acts as preceptor as appropriate.
5.Orders and maintains necessary supplies and equipment for the unit. Ensures equipment is readily availableand in working order.
6.Maintains confidentiality of patient information and patient records.
7.Coaches new staff in service excellence standards.
8.Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members patients andsignificant others.
9.Works as a Safety Attendant by providing a safe environment to specific patients.
10.Appropriately uses all communication technology.
11.Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
12.Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.
13.Maintains 6 hours of continuing education annually.
14.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
15.Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of one year job
related experience.
One year of job related experience in Network. Current PEP rating at meets expectations or better. Mustmaintain skills and competencies necessary for the position.
Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred. Must maintain competency for Basic Life Support.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 207
Department: ICU/CCU
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $19.80 $27.67 Hourly
**To Qualify for Signon bonus candidates must be from outside the Nuvance Health Network and have at least one full year of PCT Experience.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
