Patient Care Technician
Company Overview
Full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices.
Position Overview
In this role, the successful candidate assists the professional nurse in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks; provides competent, safe, and compassionate care with emphasis on an understanding of the challenges faced by hospitalization, undergoing procedures or diagnostic tests; provides support to the unit in the maintenance and safety of supplies, equipment and the environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights
- Demonstrates accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
- Assists in the collection of data for the units Quality and Performance Improvement Program that includes patient satisfaction and other measures.
- Assists the nurse in the review and corrective action plans regarding patient/family response, and satisfaction.
- Recognizes own limitations and requests assistance when needed.
- Discusses educational concerns and goals with the Nurse Manager or appropriate leadership.
Requirements
To qualify you must have a Patient Care Technician Minimum Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a PCT program w/ at least 6 months hospital experience OR CNA graduate plus course completion in EKG & Phlebotomy and PCT certification eligible plus at least 6 months hospital experience, OR PCT Certification through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) w/ at least 6 months hospital experience. BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification. (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) OR Heartsaver CPR/AED certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) is required upon entry to the position Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire.