Patient Care Associate

Patient Care Associate

Location: Brooks Memorial Hospital
Location of Job: US:NY:Dunkirk
Work Type: Full-Time
Shift 1 

Job Description

Direct Patient Care: The patient care associate will provide direct patient care in an effective, organized, and timely manner. Observes for changes in assigned patients’ condition and reports this information to the Registered Nurse/Nurse Supervisor in a timely fashion; Compliance: The patient care technician will meet the New York State Department of Health regulations, standards of practice, OSHA, and other relevant standards. The PCT will interpret, implement, and be in compliance with all established procedures/regulations including patient rights, DNV, and HIPPA. Documentation will be accurate and timely to meet required clinical standards and support financial accountability. Recognizes legal responsibilities and functions within the Scope of Practice; Safety: Maintains a clean and hazard free environment while performing safe techniques. Utilize the chain of command accordingly to report concerns regarding safety, staffing, patients, quality, and potential emergency situations. Apply emergency protocols as necessary; Quality: Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Participates in the measurement and monitoring of key processes to include, but not limited to, threats to patient safety, medications, operative procedures, adverse events, infection prevention, and customer satisfaction; Professionalism: Compliance with health requirements, in-service, regulations, and organizational/ departmental policies. Maintains professional growth and development by keeping abreast of the latest developments in appropriate area(s) of expertise through seminars, workshops, conferences, continuing educations, and orientation programs. Consistent demonstration of courteous, professional behavior; Organizational Standards: The Patient Care Technician will meet Standards of Performance and comply with Human Resource policies. The PCT must be able to handle multiple priorities, act swiftly in all situations, and apply critical thinking skills. Be able to follow direction and adhere to delegation of duties to efficiently manage patient care. Follows established department and organizational policies, procedures, objectives, quality management, ISO 9001 standards, safety, environmental and infection control. Perform other duties as requested.

Education And Credentials

High School graduate or its equivalent in education achievement. Basic Life Support (BLS), completion of telemetry course

Experience

Job Details

Department: BTLC Med/Surg
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 72.00
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required: Yes
With Rotation: Yes
Scheduled Work Hours: 7a-7p;
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: U41 - Brooks SEIU
Requisition ID#: 16431
Recruiter: Vanessa M. Borowiak
Grade: S4
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range:$18.29-22.02

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. 

Brooks-TLC Hospital System's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Brooks_-TLC Hospital System envisions_ DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community.  Brooks-TLC Hospital System is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!