Patient Care Technician Job at Pride Health, New York, NY

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  • Pride Health
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Duration: Contract Assignment

Schedule: On-site | Shift varies (Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends)

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff in delivering safe and efficient patient care during a temporary contract assignment. The PCT assists with daily patient needs, monitors patient status, and helps maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

  • Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and ambulation
  • Obtain and record vital signs (BP, pulse, respirations, temperature, SpO₂, intake/output, weight)
  • Perform blood glucose monitoring and report abnormal results
  • Assist with patient transfers, turning, and positioning using proper body mechanics
  • Implement fall precautions and safety measures
  • Respond to call lights and patient requests promptly

Clinical Support

  • Perform EKGs and collect non-blood specimens
  • Assist nurses with bedside procedures and treatments
  • Prepare and stock patient rooms and supplies
  • Transport patients to diagnostic testing or procedures
  • Clean and disinfect equipment according to infection control standards

Documentation & Communication

  • Document patient observations in EMR accurately
  • Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately
  • Participate in shift handoff communication
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • PCT certification or CNA certification
  • Minimum 1–2 years of patient care experience
  • Current BLS (AHA) certification
  • Ability to safely assist and move patients (up to 50 lbs with assistance)
  • Basic computer and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hospital or acute care experience
  • Phlebotomy or EKG experience
  • Familiarity with telemetry or med-surg units

Core Competencies

  • Compassionate patient care
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
  • Team collaboration

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, and home insurance, and employee discounts.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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