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Northwell HealthPosted 2 weeks ago
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Patient Care Technician- Respiratory Care Unit-FT Evening VBMH

$42,328–$48,880 year

On-sitePoughkeepsie, New York, United States

Full TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise

Job Summary

Assist in patient care delivery by performing specific tasks per scope of service and as directed by the Registered Nurse. Obtain and record vital signs, weights, and blood glucose testing; report abnormalities and condition changes promptly. Demonstrate competence in advanced skills including oral suctioning, tube feeding set-up, and post-mortem care. Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to share information and solve problems, documenting legibly on hospital forms. Provide personalized care to patients and families while identifying special needs. Maintain unit cleanliness by cleaning treatment rooms, kitchens, and nursing stations. Adhere to infection control practices, safety policies, and the REACH Values. Assist with code situations under the direction of the Code Blue Team. Maintain regular, reliable attendance. Requires high school diploma or GED; AHA BLS certification required within 90 days. Minimum of three months experience or junior semester in nursing program preferred.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • AHA BLS healthcare provider certification required within 90 days from DOH
  • AHA BLS provider certification course required within 90 days from date of hire
  • Minimum of three (3) months experience as a PCT or currently in a junior semester of an Associates or Bachelor's nursing program
  • General knowledge of high school subject matter including sciences, simple medical procedures / terminology, and office equipment
  • BLS certification is required 90 days' from date of hire
  • Significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
  • Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
  • Regular, reliable and predictable attendance

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