M3W PCT FT AM

About the role

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

• Engages in selected tasks and activities as directed to obtain and report information to assist the nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs, treatment and reports deviations as identified to RN.
• Obtains and records vital signs as ordered and or delegated by the RN.
• Performs technical duties and selected treatments, procedures and activities which contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care.
• Affordably assures patients are accurately identified (i.e. doors, ID bands, barcode scanning for lab draws etc.) following establish policies and procedures.
• Effectively assists in the care of patients with consideration for the safety of key populations as appropriate.
• Effectively and professionally communicates and interacts with patients, families, and staff.
• Covers the Business Associate (BA) desk in the absence of the BA under the direction of the NM or designee.
• Participates in receiving patient bedside report at the beginning of each shift and throughout the shift as needed.
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in daily performance of role.
• Relocates and rotates to meet patient care needs.
• Completes non-therapeutic functions under the direction of MD, PA, APRN or RN.
• Removes medication(s) from the pneumatic tube system sent from the Pharmacy or Hospital Supply to the unit/patient care area.
• Immediately delivers the medication(s) from the pneumatic tube system to the appropriate Registered Nurse, Physician, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant or other appropriate licensed practitioner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; and CNA or other educational equivalent, i.e. Medical Assistant, CPCT, EMT, a student nurse from an accredited program or LPN.
• Either (A) Two (2) years relevant direct patient care experience as dictated by placement. or (B) Education as stated above.
• All candidates must successfully complete the Patient Care Associate Competency Based Training and Practicum and unit specific competencies, including age-specific competencies.
• CT CNA certification, EMT, a student nurse from an accredited program or an LPN.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training must be obtained prior to employment or within one (1) month of hire. PCT must maintain BLS at all times during employment. If any training expires, the PCT will be suspended until it is obtained and documented.

Special Skills

• Successful completion of orientation.
• Speak and write English proficiently.
• Successful completion of orientation/evidence of positive initiatives with patients and staff.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Their are also required to stand and walk.
• They must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.