Patient Care Technician 1 Gen Med Day 8 Danbury Hospital at Nuvance Health

DescriptionPosition at Danbury HospitalIntro: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 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats 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 safetyU.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatmentHealthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best HospitalsSurgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of ExcellenceJoint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgeryAt Danbury Hospital we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possiblealways 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.Job Description: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: physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing. nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each. policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities including unit specific equipment & patient comfort by positioning extra bathing straightening linens putting personal articles within reach with courtesy and responsiveness. for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails restraints bed/chair exit alarm and hourly rounding). all data into the computer system as applicable. all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person. 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. and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge. and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercises good judgement in setting priorities for activities. effective working relationships with all health care team members patients and significant others. a safe and orderly work environment & a clean well stocked work area. Assists with maintaining unit equipment. as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows WCHN standards of service excellence. staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes. competency for Basic Life Support certification. all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 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.Company: Danbury HospitalOrg Unit: 168Department: General Medicine 2Exempt: NoSalary Range: $20.50 - $28.50 HourlyRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Air Ticketing,API,CAD CAM,Data Management,Equity,Import & Export Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 20 - 28