Patient Care Technician/Senior Nursing Attendant - Med Surg - Part-Time, Nights
$63,586–$63,586 year
On-siteMineola, New York, United States
Job Summary
Assist the professional nurse in patient care tasks, including phlebotomy, fingersticks, and electrocardiograms, while maintaining unit cleanliness and ensuring safety of supplies and equipment. Answer call lights promptly, provide assistance with personal care and activities, and report observations to the registered nurse. Support admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, run errands such as specimen delivery, and help prepare patients for scheduled appointments. Maintain patient confidentiality, observe infection prevention standards, and participate in unit meetings and conferences. Complete annual mandatory education and orientation for new technicians.
Required Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Graduate of a PCT program w/ at least 6 months hospital experience
- CNA graduate plus course completion in EKG & Phlebotomy and PCT certification eligible plus at least 6 months hospital experience
- PCT Certification through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) w/ at least 6 months hospital experience
- BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA)
- Heartsaver CPR/AED certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA)
- Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Basic Life Support Cert
Desired Qualifications
- other language
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.