Job Description
POSITION TITLE: PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN/NURSING ASSISTANT REPORTS TO: Unit Nurse Manager Position Description Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse, Patient Care Technician (PCT) / Nursing Assistant assists patients in tasks they cannot do alone. Patients may be unable to perform tasks such as mobilization and walking, bathing, eating, and communication. Specific Duties Of a Patient Care Technician Include Specimen collection; drawing blood; obtaining blood glucose levels; obtaining EKG; taking vital signs; obtaining data for intake and output. Performing constant observation and proactive safety rounds, performing activities of daily living assistance; engaging patients in meaningful interaction and activities. Maintaining safe, clean, and therapeutic environments; responding to patient call bells; answering phones; property and environment searches. Ordering, maintaining, and putting away supplies; other duties as assigned. Specific Duties Of a Nursing Assistant Include Specimen collection; obtaining blood glucose levels; taking vital signs; obtaining data for intake and output. Performing constant observation and proactive safety rounds, performing activities of daily living assistance; engaging patients in meaningful interaction and activities. Maintaining safe, clean, and therapeutic environments; responding to patient call bells; answering phones; property and environment searches. Ordering, maintaining, and putting away supplies; other duties as assigned. Qualifications: H.S. Diploma required, American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification required. PCT certification preferred. Experience: Prior experience in a Nursing Assistant role in a hospital, nursing home, or ambulatory setting preferred. Physical Demands : Must be able to lift or assist in lifting a client from bed to chair standing or vice versa. Must be able to respond quickly and effectively communicate orally in an emergent situation. Must be able to use stairs in an emergent situation. Must be able to walk, carry semi-heavy equipment and reach overhead. Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with clients or associates. Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application. Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island and related facilities. Anticipated Pay Range The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBEILH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck! Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’s Employee Health Services * Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen* Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination. Company Overview As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County’s first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year-round residents and expanding to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including