Patient Care Technician Gen Surg. Day8

Description

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.

Responsibilities:

physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.
nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities including unit specific equipment &
patient comfort by positioning extra bathing straightening linens putting personal articles within
reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails restraints bed/chair exit alarm and
hourly rounding).
all data into the computer system as applicable.
all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person.
care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of
the principles of growth and development over the life span.
and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusual
conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercises
good judgement in setting priorities for activities.
effective working relationships with all health care team members patients and significant others.
a safe and orderly work environment & a clean well stocked work area. Assists with maintaining
unit equipment.
as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows
WCHN standards of service excellence.
staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.
competency for Basic Life Support certification.
all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of zero to six months
job-related experience.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required.
Active CNA certification is preferred. BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or upon completion of
orientation process (before being released from orientation and functioning independently) whichever comes first.

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: 205

Department: General Surgical

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $20.50 - $27.67 Hourly