Patient Care Technician FT 36hr Night

1. Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.
2. Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
3. Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities including unit specific equipment &
4. Provides patient comfort by positioning extra bathing straightening linens putting personal articles within reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
5. Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails restraints bed/chair exit alarm and hourly rounding).
6. Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
7. Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person.
8. Provides 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.
9. Reports and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusualconditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
10. Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercises good judgement in setting priorities for activities.
11. Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members patients and significant others.
12. Maintains a safe and orderly work environment & a clean well-stocked work area.
13. Assists with maintaining unit equipment.
14. Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows health systems standards of service excellence.
15. Attends staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.
16. Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.
17. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School graduate or equivalent educational background is essential.
• Prioritize patient safety and quality of care with BLS certification required by the end of your orientation class.
• Dive into your role confidently with at least 1 year of direct patient care experience (CNA PCT HHA) ensuring youre well-prepared for success in this opportunity.

• Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required.
• Active CNA certification is preferred.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant 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: Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 1212

Department: General Medicine 1

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $20.00- $29.48 Hourly