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Specialty Technician-Full Time-Evening
Job Location:
Job Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
4 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
SUMMARY:
Performs specific patient care activities and non-professional services
under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse necessary to meet
personal physical and emotional needs of the neonate pediatric
adolescent adult or geriatric patient and family consistent with the
philosophy goals policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and
Medical Center Administration. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide appropriate date to the age of patient served on the
nursing unit or by patient care department.
under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse necessary to meet
personal physical and emotional needs of the neonate pediatric
adolescent adult or geriatric patient and family consistent with the
philosophy goals policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and
Medical Center Administration. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide appropriate date to the age of patient served on the
nursing unit or by patient care department.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS
Responsibility I
1. Assists in the delivery of patient care as a nursing team member by performing in a
prompt and appropriate manner specific patient care tasks as directed by the nurse in charge.
1.1 Assists with admission transfers discharges and transports patients as requested.
1.2 Obtains and records T.P.R. pulse oximetry B/P finger stick blood glucose accurately
and reports abnormalities to primary nurse promptly.
1.3 Answers call lights for patients in a prompt and courteous manner.
1.4 Assists patients with appropriate hygiene/ADL activities.
1.5 Observes measures and records accurately intake and output on appropriate records.
1.6 Integrates principles of growth and development into patient care.
1.7 Adheres to medical center infection control practices policies and performance
improvement practices at all times.
1.8 Adheres to established safety and security precautions at all times.
1.9 Performs appropriate tasks in all code situations (CPR obtaining equipment etc. under
the direction of the Code Stat Team).
1.10 Collects prepares labels and delivers specimens to lab in a timely manner per
procedure as needed.
1.11 Provides non-pharmacolgic measures to alleviate pain/discomfort under the direction
of the RN.
1.12 Provides patient care in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
1.13 Assists in initiating and discontuing cardiac intra-cranial and hemodynamic
monitoring.
1.14 Performs and records finger stick blood glucose monitoring accurately per medical
center policy and procedure and reports values to RN promptly.
1.15 Performs phlebotomy competently as requested.
1.16 Obtains EKG tracing as requested and submits to RN or provider in a timely fashion.
Responsibility II
2. Reports to primary nurse and/or charge nurse any requests complaints or problems of the
patient.
2.1 Reports special care needs to the primary nurse for integration into the patients care
plan.
2.2 Reports unusual conditions and complaints to primary nurse promptly.
2.3 Reports promptly any complaints of patient pain/discomfort to the primary nurse.
2.4 Reports patients concerns regarding any aspect of hospitalization and discharge to the
primary nurse for integration into the patients plan of care.
2.5 Reports all incidents and/or potentially hazardous situations to Nurse Manager or
designee at the time of occurrence or discovery.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.
AHA BLS provider certification required.
1 Year PCT experience or other comparable position in an acute care setting.
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.
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.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1452
Department: ICU/CCU
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $26.61 Hourly
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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.
