Patient Care Technician
Location: Norwalk Connecticut
Description: Norwalk Hospital is looking of Patient Care Technician right now, this career will be placed in Connecticut. Further informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The primary function of a Patient Care Technician (PCT) is to provide nursing care and support to a patient or group of patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Duties include but are not limited to:
assisting patients with tasks that they cannot complete for themselves (i.e. bathing, showering, perineal care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing/undressing, etc.),
checking pulse, respiration, blood pressure and other vitals,
responding to patient needs,
turning and positioning bedridden patients,
and recording treatment.
In addition to direc! t patient care, the PCT works closely with the Nursing staff t! o monitor the condition of the patients by:
Observing and reporting to the Registered Nurse all changes in patient condition, observations or occurrences of an unusual nature in a clear and concise manner, and
Documenting accurately all patient data on appropriate forms (i.e. Fluid Balance Record, Nursing Care Record, calorie counts, frequent viral sign sheet, etc.)
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Current/active CNA certification in the state of Connecticut strongly preferred.
BLS/Heartsaver certification required (may be obtained within 90 days of hire)
Experience in a Hospital setting is preferred but not required.
Additional Job Requirements:
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Norwalk Hospital.
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This career starts available on: Sat, 04 Jan 2014 17:47:59 GMT