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Patient Care Technician - Float Pool - Per Diem - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System

#Documentation #Vital Signs #Patient Safety #Behavior Management #Activities of Daily Living #Float Pool #Basic Life Support #Per Diem

Quick overview

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the technician assists nursing staff by providing basic care to non-acutely ill patients, including personal hygiene, mobility, and maintaining a safe environment. Responsibilities also include correctly identifying patients, reporting concerns, and documenting vital signs and intake/output.

Requirements summary

Candidates must assist nursing staff with basic patient care under supervision, which includes hygiene, mobility, and environmental maintenance. Required certifications include Basic Life Support and behavior management training, which must be completed during the probationary period.

high schoolMobility AssistancePositioningVital Signs MonitoringActivities of Daily LivingOral CareBathingToiletingPatient IdentificationEnvironment MaintenanceBasic Nursing CarePatient HygieneMedication TransportIntake and Output DocumentationBed MakingHair Care

Job description

Job summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists the nursing staff in the provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, i.e., personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. May be required to transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services.

Core job responsibilities
Under the direction/supervision of a charge nurse, assists the nursing staff in provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, i.e., personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility. Assists in the maintenance of safe and clean environments. May be required to transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services.
Correctly identifies patients prior to performing interventions or care.
Reports any changes or concerns of patients and families to the primary caregiver.
Observes, collects, documents and reports intake and output, vital signs (temperature, radial pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and weights
Provides bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, and toileting.
Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience requirements

Preferred

• High School graduate or equivalent

Licensure/Certification requirements

Required

• Basic life support and behavior management training to be completed by end of a probationary period and maintained while in position.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job details

Req Id 97403 Department FLOATS Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 12.50 FTE 0.19 Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-12 HR Employee Status A7 - Occasional Union Non-Union Pay Range $16 - $22 per hour