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Patient Care Technician - Float Pool - Per Diem - Days

Part-time

Mohawk Valley Health System

Utica, NYPart-time$16–22/hrSeen 3w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16–22/hr
Location
Utica, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Life Support CertificationBehavior Management Training

Job overview

Mohawk Valley Health System is hiring a Patient Care Technician - Float Pool - Per Diem - Days. Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician assists nursing staff with basic care for non‑acutely ill patients, including hygiene, daily living activities, mobility, and maintaining a safe environment, and may transport medications as authorized.

Key focus areas include Assist nursing staff with basic nursing care for non‑acutely ill patients, including personal hygiene and mobility, Correctly identify patients prior to interventions or care, and Report changes or concerns of patients and families to the primary caregiver.

Important skills include Patient Identification, Vital Signs Measurement, Personal Hygiene Assistance, Mobility Assistance, Intake Output Documentation, and Medication Transport.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient IdentificationVital Signs MeasurementPersonal Hygiene AssistanceMobility AssistanceIntake Output DocumentationMedication Transport

Qualifications

Basic Life Support CertificationBehavior Management TrainingHigh School Graduate or Equivalent

Full job description

Patient Care Technician - Float Pool - Per Diem - Days

Department: FLOATS

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 98645

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

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