Patient Care Technician II

5 days ago


Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Vassar Brothers Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Patient Care Technician II to join our team at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. This role is responsible for providing high-quality patient care and support services in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the delivery of patient care by performing specific tasks as directed by the Registered Nurse.
  • Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and transport of patients.
  • Obtain and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, weights, and blood glucose testing.
  • Report abnormalities and condition changes to the primary nurse promptly.
  • Perform advanced skills, including oral suctioning, enemas, clean dressings, tube feeding setup, external catheter insertion, post-mortem care, and suction canister setup.
  • Communicate effectively with healthcare team members to share information and solve problems.
  • Document patient information accurately and legibly using standardized abbreviations.
  • Participate in walking rounds with the oncoming and off-going PCT at shift change.
  • Provide personalized care to patients and families, identifying and documenting special needs.
  • Utilize educational materials, programs, and resource personnel for career development and attend mandatory in-services to maintain unit competencies.
  • Assist with code situations, including CPR and obtaining equipment, under the direction of the Code Blue Team.
  • Adhere to organizational infection control practices and policies, including using two identifiers for blood samples and procedures.
  • Maintain the general cleanliness and appearance of areas on the unit, including treatment rooms, showers, commodes, and IV poles.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • AHA BLS provider certification course required within 90 days from date of hire.
  • Minimum of three months experience as a PCT or currently in a junior semester of an Associates or Bachelor's nursing program.
Working Conditions
  • Significant manual skills and motor coordination.
  • Some occupational risk.
  • Very Heavy effort, exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
  • Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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