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Patient Care Technician I - Outpatient Infusion - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System

#Vital Signs #Healthcare #Patient Safety #Behavior Management #Nursing Care #Basic Life Support #Patient Care Technician #Outpatient Infusion #UFCW

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrs$18 - $23 / HOURPosted 12 days ago

Location

City of Utica, New York

Salary

$18 - $23 / HOUR

Quick overview

Assists nursing staff in providing basic care to non-acutely ill patients, including hygiene, mobility, and activities of daily living. Responsible for monitoring vital signs, documenting intake and output, and maintaining a clean environment.

Requirements summary

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Basic life support and behavior management training must be completed by the end of the probationary period.

high schoolMobility AssistanceBehavior ManagementBasic Life SupportVital Signs MonitoringPatient IdentificationBasic Nursing CarePatient HygieneMedication Transport

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 97942 Department OUTPATIENT INFUSION Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 8.00 FTE .94 Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union 2006 - UFCW Pay Range $18 - $23 per hour

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