Patient Care Technician

Job Title: Patient Care TechnicianLocation: Manhattan, NYPay range: $19 -$ 21 per hourShift: Day, Mid, Evening Shift13-week contract with possible extensionPatient Care Technician Responsibilities:Performs and records patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respirations.Documents intake and output, and other data as assigned.Obtains patients' rating on pain scales as a fifth vital sign in all areas except Pediatrics.Performs clinical procedures, such as specimen collection, venipuncture, EKG, application of compression devices, post-mortem care, and maintenance of skin integrity.Sets up for selected procedures and assists RNs accordingly.Assists patient with activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, mouth care, back rubs, and/or toileting.Orients patients to a clinical environment. Assists patient with ambulation and all levels of mobilization.Assists with dietary functions, including delivering and collecting patient trays at the bedside, passing menus to patients and assisting them with menu completion, mixing nutritional supplements, reporting variation in eating patterns to RN/Dietitian, and maintaining accurate and timely systems for transmission of patient dietary orders and changes.Maintains a safe, clean, and functional environment, including ensuring the comfortable movement of the patient.Assists the patient in room maintenance, such as bed-stripping and trash removal, when necessary.Performs one-to-one observation or close observation of patients, e.g., safety, elopement risk, or suicide prevention.Performs emergency clean-up.Performs emergency transport.Performs discharge bedmaking.Transport specimens.Update communication board/discharge log.Assembles medical records.Updates Admission/Transfer/Discharge System.Maintains supplies and care of equipmentPride Health offers eligible employee’s 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, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Created: 2025-06-03