Patient Care Technician NICU (PCT)
Job Location:
Newburgh, NY - USA
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Job Summary
Campus: Womens Hospital
Unit: Neonatal ICU
Shift: Day Shift (including 2 out of 6 weekends)
Job Overview:
As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) youll work closely with nurses to provide hands-on care and support to patients. Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with personal hygiene including bathing brushing teeth toileting and changing linens
- Helping patients with mobility repositioning and transfers
- Monitoring and recording vital signs
- Documenting important information in patient charts
- Providing compassionate care including support for patients nearing the end of life
This role involves exposure to bodily fluidsand dynamic and sensitive situations. If youre compassionate resilient and detail-oriented youll play a vital role in ensuring quality care and making a real difference in our patients lives.
Unit Description:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a designated Level III unit. The unit is comprised of 24 neonatal beds a parent apartment and a respiratory therapy area. Our unit is devoted to providing world-class health care for sick or preterm newborns. Utilizing the latest technology and evidence-based medicine we have built a skilled and experienced team that is devoted to caring for newborns. We combine family-centered care with expertise and leading-edge treatment to ensure optimal outcomes and emphasize the importance of loved ones in the care of their newborn. Our NICU services include a Developmental Care program Neonatal Transport team 24-hour Lactation services Parent Support program NicView Web Cam program and a NICU Developmental Follow Up Clinic. We enjoy having students and new staff in our unit. Our staff work closely together. Teamwork is essential in our busy unit. If you are interested in providing comprehensive high-quality care please join our NICU team.
Required: Certifications/Licenses/Education:
- Basic Life Support: Health Care Provider within six months of hire.
- Completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) preferred
CNA / Patient Care / Patient Care Tech / Certified Nursing Assistant / Assistant / Nursing Assistant / Direct Care / Attendant / Aide
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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