Patient Care Technician - FT - 36hr - Day

Patient Care Technician - FT - 36hr - Day in Sharon CT United States

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Patient Care Technician - FT - 36hr - Day Location: Sharon CT United States Salary Range: $17.60 - $33.48 Work Type: Full-Time Standard Hours: 36 FTE Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Day 12 Work Shift: 7a-7p, various nights, weekend, holiday requirement Date Posted: Feb 21, 2026

See whats possible in our system of care Nuvance Health extends from New Yorks Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services, and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile, and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

Nuvance 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 affiliates.

Job 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

1. Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care POC testing.
2. Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
3. Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit-specific equipment and supplies.
4. Provides patient comfort by positioning, bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within reach, with courtesy and responsiveness.
5. Provides for patient safety through preventative measures, such as side rails, restraints, bedchair, exit alarm, and hourly rounding.
6. Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
7. Communicates all patient and visitor information and observations to the appropriate person.
8. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit, demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
9. Reports and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients, reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
10. Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process, responding promptly and exercising good judgment in setting priorities for activities.
11. Uses effective working relationships with all healthcare team members, patients, and significant others.
12. Maintains a safe and orderly work environment and a clean, well-stocked work area, assisting with maintaining unit equipment.
13. Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter, providing a safe environment to specific patients, following WCHN standards of service excellence.
14. Attends staff meetings, reads and signs 100% of meeting minutes.
15. Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.
16. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
17. Performs 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, CNA, PCT, HHA, ensuring youre well-prepared for success in this opportunity. • Prior experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required. • Active CNA certification is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Manual significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity. • Occupational significant occupational risk. • Physical effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force. • Physical environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company

Sharon Hospital Org Unit 12 12 Department General Medicine 1 Exempt No

Salary Range

$17.60 - $33.48 Hourly Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered, as applicable, e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.

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