Schedule: 7:00PM-7:15AM
Summary or Major Duties: The Patient Care Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of Westchester Medical Center, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines. The basic function of the Patient Care Technician is to provide care of patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse and the Clinical Coordinator. They are responsible for providing direct patient care to an assigned group or patients during a shift and for prioritizing the delivery of direct patient care using time and resources efficiently.
Supervised by and responsible for: The nurse manager or designee of the unit assigned at WMC and the MSN Branch Manager/designee.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- High school diploma or GED Certificate
- One (1) year of experience as a nursing assistant or
- Completion of Medical-Surgical Nursing I & II equivalent at an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse institution
- Completion of Medical-Surgical Nursing I & II equivalent at an accredited Registered Nurse institution.
- Proof of completion of a Patient Care Technician training program consistent with state requirements or completion of a state approved exam which includes clinical requirements OR evidence of successful completion of hospital based program with certificate
- Proof of completion of an electrocardiogram course
- Proof of completion of a venipuncture course
- Current BCLS/CPR card with the expiration date valid as required by facility
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Requires knowledge in caring and comforting the sick, disabled, Injured, or others requiring mental health or personal assistance
- Performs duties and procedures which contribute to the treatment and rehabilitation of patients
- Maintains personal composure when unit priorities quickly change
- Successful completion of the Patient Care Technician orientation at Westchester Medical Center with a minimum passing score of 80% or greater
- Orientation topics will include, but not be limited to Westchester Medical Center policy and procedure; safety and security; Joint Commission; and Patient Care Technician role and responsibilities
- Continuing Education In-Services and Training to be completed upon hire and annually thereafter, or as required
- In-services and Training topics will include, but not be limited to HIPPA, OSHA, Cultural Diversity, Age-Specific Care, Crises Intervention and Customer Service.
- Proof of fulfillment of the health screening criteria indicating the Patient Care Technician is in good health and able to perform the functions of the job and is free from communicable disease
- Ability to make decisions are varied but are usually confined to situations which are familiar and specific to their specialty
- Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients and coworkers
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and overall pleasant demeanor.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions as well as to communicate patient information verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently
- Full command, verbal and written, of the English language
- Computer literate
- Understands customer service as it relates to position and the delivery of care
If you have questions regarding your patent or your responsibilities, you are asked to see immediate clarification from the R.N. in charge of the patient.
Required Skills Required Experience