Patient Care Technician PRN Sharon at Nuvance Health

DescriptionPosition at Sharon HospitalPATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - Sharon HospitalNuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations Danbury Hospital New Milford Hospital Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut and Northern Dutchess Hospital Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations including The Heart Center a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliatesSummary: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 withinreach with courtesy and responsiveness. for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails restraints bed/chair exit alarm andhourly 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 ofthe principles of growth and development over the life span. and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusualconditions or reactions to the nurse in charge. and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercisesgood 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. FollowsWCHN 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.REQUIREMENTS:High School graduate or equivalent educational background is essential.Prioritize patient safety and quality of care with BLS certification required by the end of your orientation class.Dive into your role confidently with at least 1 year of direct patient care experience ensuring youre well-prepared for success in this per diem opportunity.PREFERRED:Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required.Active CNA certification is preferred.Location: Sharon HospitalWork Schedule: PRNWork Shift: variable - Days or NightsCompany: Sharon HospitalOrg Unit: 1212Department: General Medicine 1Exempt: NoSalary Range: $17.60 - $33.48 HourlyRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Air Ticketing,API,CAD CAM,Data Management,Equity,Import & Export Employment Type : Gig Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 17 - 33