Patient Care Technician

About UsMaimonides Health is Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, and more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. Our core values H.E.A.R.T drive everything we do: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. We adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), and Maimonides Children's Hospital. Its clinical programs include Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Bone and Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.OverviewUnder the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic, routine duties related directly and indirectly to patient care.Nursing 7 EastShift: 11:15pm – 7:15am • Status: Part Time • Schedule: Monday – Friday • Alternate weekendsResponsibilitiesObtain and Record Vital Signs (T, P, R, BP, Pulse oximetry)Perform VenipuncturesPerforms BGM (including Quality Controls)Provides IS coverage as assignedAssists patients with ADLsCorrectly turn and position patients in bed and chairSpecimens (Collection/ printing transmittals/sending to lab)Obtains and records intake and output and heights and weightsProvides care for patients in restraintsCommunicates effectively with RNs and health team regarding patient needs, requests and changes in patient's conditionPromptly answers all call lights and patient requestsTransports patients (as indicated for area)Performs hand off communication at bedside/chair with RNs and PCTsKeeps patient unit and non-patient unit cleanPrepares area/unit with proper equipment for admissions, transfers and dischargesStocks and maintains supplies and equipment; reports needs to NM or designeeApplies principles of infection control by following proper hand washing techniques and isolation precautionsMakes frequent patient rounds to ensure patient safety and comfortReports significant unit problems to charge nurseUses 2 identifiers when delivering patient careOrients patient and family to the environment, unit and hospital proceduresPerforms errands and other related duties as requiredObeys hospital dress codeMaintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program safety, environmental, and infection control standards.Indicates an Essential Job Function.QualificationsEducation:High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or New York State Certified Nursing Assistant Program, or EMS Training.Pass Patient Care Technician (PCT) Test (75% or greater).Experience:Minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.Skills:Technical skills required for patient care.Good oral and written communication skills.Good interpersonal skills.Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.PayPay Range: USD $26.88 - $27.41 /Hr.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerMaimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr