• Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg, PT Days

    Nuvance Health (Carmel, NY)


    *Description*

     

    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.

     

    JOB SUMMARY: Performs nursing skills encompassing patient care and relative tasks under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse.

     

    Provides a safe, quiet, comfortable environment for patient, visitors, and employees.

     

    Demonstrates accountability for job responsibility and functions.

     

    Provides direct quality care and service to patients of all ages under the directions of the Unit Manager/designee.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

     

    Licensure/Registration/Certification: CNA preferred. BLS certification for health care provider within 3 months and recertification annually.

     

    Work Experience: Recent experience as a nurse aide, phlebotomist, or EKG technician preferred.

     

    Physical & Other Factors: On feet most of the day. Must be able to assist in lifting and positioning patients and moving equipment.Working Conditions:

     

    Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & 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: Putnam Hospital Center

     

    Org Unit: 1206

     

    Department: Med Surg 3 North

    Exempt: No

    Salary Range: $19.55 Hourly

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer

     

    Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

     

    We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.