Patient Care Technician 1 Telemetry Evening 8

3 days ago

Danbury, Connecticut, United States Danbury Hospital Full time $21 - $28
Intro: At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.   Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.   Our accolades include the following:
  • The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
  • U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
  • Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals
  • Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
  • Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery
  At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.**$5,000 Sign on bonus for qualified external Patient Care Techs. **To Qualify for Sign-on bonus candidates must be from outside the Nuvance Health Network and have at least one full year of recent PCT Experience.  

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
 reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
5. Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, and
 hourly rounding).
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
 the principles of growth and development over the life span.
9. Reports and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusual
 conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
10. Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process.  Responds to priorities promptly; exercises
 good judgement in setting priorities for activities.
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
 unit equipment.
13. Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients.  Follows
 WCHN standards of service excellence.
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 of
 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: $ $27.67 Hourly

Closing: With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health

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