Patient Care Technician- Float Unit- Per Diem- Evening
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Job Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley we offer comprehensive subspecialized medical surgical and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.
Our accolades include:
- U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
- Healthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
At Vassar Brothers Medical Center we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work and our commitment to everyones well-being is truly heartfelt.
**PCT II- Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.
AHA BLS provider certification course required within 90 days from date of hire.
Minimum of three (3) months experience as a PCT or currently in a junior semester of an Associates or Bachelors nursing program.
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements:
General knowledge of high school subject matter including sciences simple medical procedures / terminology and office equipment. License Registration or Certification Requirements:
BLS certification is required 90 days from date of hire
Essential Responsibilities
1. Assists in the delivery of patient care by performing specific patient care tasks per scope of service and as directed by the Registered Nurse.
2. Assists with admissions transfers discharges and transport of patients.
3. Obtains and records Temperature Pulse Respirations Blood Pressure Oxygen saturation weights and Blood Glucose testing. Reports abnormalities and condition changes to primary nurse promptly.
4. Demonstrates competence in advanced skills to include but not limited to: oral suctioning enemas (no Fleets enemas) clean dressings after a RN assessment tube feeding set-up external catheter (condom catheter) post-mortem care and suction canister set-up.
5. Communicates effectively and frequently with health care team members to share information and solve problems in a positive and result-oriented manner both verbally and electronically. a. Documents legibly on all hospital forms using standardized abbreviations. b. Gets patient report from the RN and off-going PCT at the beginning of the shift. Gives end-of-shift report to the primary nurse and oncoming PCT at the end of the shift. c. Participates in walking rounds with the oncoming and off going PCT at shift change
6. Provides personalized care to patients and families. Identifies and documents special needs on the patient rounding sheet.
7. Utilizes available educational materials programs nursing literature and resource personnel for career development and attends mandatory in-services to maintain unit competencies.
8. Utilizes material equipment and time in a safe therapeutic and cost effective manner.
9. Assists with appropriate tasks in all code situations (i.e. CPR obtaining equipment etc.) under the direction of the Code Blue Team.
10. Adheres to Organizational infection control practices and policies and to established safety and security policies including using two (2) identifiers whenever taking blood samples or performing any procedure.
11. Assists with maintaining the general cleanliness and appearance of areas on the unit including but not limited to: a. Cleans treatment rooms showers commodes and IV poles after use. b. Cleans kitchens (refrigerators ice machines sinks counters) as assigned. c. Cleans counters and empties trash in nursing station as requested. d. Cleans other areas such as storage areas linen rooms staff lounge as requested.
12. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect Excellence Accountability Compassion Honor).
13. Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
14. Performs other duties as required.
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: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1219
Department: Nursing Float Pool
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $23.50 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!
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Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
