Patient Care Technician 12 Hr

Job Details:

The Patient Care Technician has the basic knowledge of patient care needs and skills to safely and competently carry out assigned basic patient care tasks and in compliance with Mid-Hudson Valley Staffco, LLC policies and procedures. The Patient Care Technician works under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Accepts responsibility for completing all assigned tasks. Must be able to ambulate, lift and transfer patients as essential functions of position.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year recent experience in similar setting or behavioral health setting preferred and demonstrated competency in all skills.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant required or
• BLS certified.

• A nursing student having completed 1 clinical rotation.
• A minimum of 2 years recent experience with a similar patient population.
• • A minimum of 2 years recent experience with a similar patient population.
  • A nursing student having completed 1 clinical rotation.

Other:

• If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• Demonstrated written, verbal and mathematical skills consistent with high school graduate.

Ability to communicate and interact appropriately

About Us:

MidHudson Regional Hospital

MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley’s most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area’s only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries.