Patient Care Technician Surgery Oncology (PCT) Gateway
Newburgh, NY - USA
Job Summary
Campus: Gateway
Unit: Surgery Oncology
Shift: Day
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 Surgery Oncology department is a 32 bed inpatient adult comprehensive multidisciplinary unit that provides care to general surgery and oncology patients with remote telemetry provides pre and post op care to the surgery patient as well as provides chemotherapy and symptom management to the oncology patient. The environment is welcoming to families and all patient rooms are private. Education of treatment is provided to both the patient and family to provide patient-centered care.
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
- Successfully complete PCT classes as required by care center/unit
- Must be able to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Other Key Words: Entry-Level Patient Care Technician No Experience Required Paid Training Provided On-the-Job Training Career Growth CNA PCT A6
Required Experience:
IC
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