Patient Care Technician

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,

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. Maintains all aspects of Nursing Assistant. Demonstrates competency as unit coordinator/secretary, provides clerical support, coordinates general unit activity and communicates clearly with all disciplines. Acts as preceptor as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs all functions of the Level 1 Patient Care Technician. Floats where required in order to maintain
high quality patient care.
2. Implements the nursing orders promptly and adequately with understanding of the purpose of each order as it relates to the patient's plan of care.
3. Performs unit-related activities and/or clerical duties necessary to assist the nursing staff.
4. Demonstrates competency in at least one additional function such as; monitor tech, video monitor tech, unit coordinator, transfer mobility coach. Acts as preceptor as appropriate.
5. Orders and maintains necessary supplies and equipment for the unit. Ensures equipment is readily available and in working order.

6. Maintains confidentiality of patient information and patient records.
7. Coaches new staff in service excellence standards.
8. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients and significant others.
9. Works as a Safety Attendant by providing a safe environment to specific patients.
10. Appropriately uses all communication technology.
11. Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
12. Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.
13. Maintains 6 hours of continuing education annually.
14. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of one year job-
related experience.

One year of job related experience in Network. Current PEP rating at meets expectations or better. Must maintain skills and competencies necessary for the position.

Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred. Must maintain competency for Basic Life Support.

Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours: 8.00

FTE: 0.100000

Work Schedule: Day/Eve 8

Work Shift: Variable start 0630 -1030, no weekends, no holidays

Org Unit: 209

Department: Gastroenterology

Exempt: No

Grade: U2

Salary Range:

$19.00 - $25.65 Hourly

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Some occupational risk
* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
* Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.