Patient Care Technician 1 Telemetry Night 8- PT

Description Summary Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager. Responsibilities 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 5.Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, and 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 9.Reports and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusual 10.Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercises 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. Assists with maintaining 13.Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows 14.Attends staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes. 15.Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification. 16.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 17.Performs other duties as assigned. Other Information This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of zero to six months job-related experience. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required. Active CNA certification is preferred. BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or upon completion orientation process (before being released from orientation and functioning independently) whichever comes first. 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 Danbury Hospital Org Unit 101 Department Cardiac Telemetry Exempt No Salary Range $20.50 - $28.50 Hourly Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life and AD&D insurance Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program Team Member Discounts Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr