Summary:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a specially trained member of the Nursing Department who provides assistance to either the RN or LPN in delivery of selected aspects of patient care.

Responsibilities:
Education Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• At least one of the following:

• Successful completion of an approved Nursing Assistant training program OR equivalent based on established criteria

• Successful completion of an approved Patient Care Technician training program

• Successful completion of Mount Sinai South Nassau Student Nurse Intern Program (300 hours)

• Successful completion of 2 semesters of hospital-based clinical practicum while enrolled in an accredited nursing program

• Completion of Support Staff Orientation.

• Must complete in-house orientation program.

Experience And Skills

• Completion of 2 clinicals (with patient in the acute care setting) while enrolled in a Nursing program, if not trained as a Patient Care Technician.

• Technical skills required for patient care.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Basic Computer Skills

License/Certifications

Working Conditions

Other information:
Working Conditions

• Frequent, prolonged standing/walking

• Lifts, positions and/or transfers patients/equipment

• Protective clothing/equipment worn