Patient Care Technician II Post Cardiac Care Unit-Part Time-Night in Poughkeepsie NY United States Join our Talent NetworkSkip to main contentMenuAbout usBenefitsCultureAcademics & CommunityCareersNursing CareersPhysicians & APP CareersEarly CareersMedical Practice Careers EmployeesJob searchApply nowKeyword job title skillsEnter a LocationLoading jobPatient Care Technician II Post Cardiac Care Unit-Part Time-NightLocation Poughkeepsie NY United States Salary Range - Work Type Part-Time Standard Hours 24 FTE Non-Exempt Work Schedule Night 8 Work Shift 2300-0730 Date Posted Mar 6 2026ShareApply NowSee whats possible in our system of careNuvance Health extends from New Yorks Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals primary care and specialty practice locations outpatient settings home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward we are guided by our values personal imaginative agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.Description At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000strong heartsandopen minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.Vassar Brothers Medical Center VBMC is a renowned 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley we offer comprehensive subspecialized medical surgical and obstetricalgynecological services to the entire community.Our accolades includeU.S. News & World Report - Best Regional HospitalHealthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best HospitalsSurgical Review Corporation SRC - Robotic Center of ExcellenceAt Vassar Brothers Medical Center we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work and our commitment to everyones well-being is truly heartfelt.PCT I- Education and Experience RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED.AHA BLS healthcare provider certification required within 90 days from DOHPCT II- Education and Experience Requirements• High school diploma or GED.•AHA BLS provider certification course required within 90 days from date of hire.• Minimum of three 3 months experience as a PCT or currently in a junior semester of an Associates or Bachelors nursing program.Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements• General knowledge of high school subject matter including sciences simple medical procedures terminology and office equipment. License Registration or Certification Requirements• BLS certification is required 90 days from date of hireEssential Responsibilities1. Assists in the delivery of patient care by performing specific patient care tasks per scope of service and as directed by the Registered Nurse.2. Assists with admissions transfers discharges and transport of patients.3. Obtains and records Temperature Pulse Respirations Blood Pressure Oxygen saturation weights and Blood Glucose testing. Reports abnormalities and condition changes to primary nurse promptly.4. Demonstrates competence in advanced skills to include but not limited to oral suctioning enemas no Fleets enemas clean dressings after a RN assessment tube feeding set-up external catheter condom catheter post-mortem care and suction canister set-up.5. Communicates effectively and frequently with health care team members to share information and solve problems in a positive and result-oriented manner both verbally and electronically. a. Documents legibly on all hospital forms using standardized abbreviations. b. Gets patient report from the RN and off-going PCT at the beginning of the shift. Gives end-of-shift report to the primary nurse and oncoming PCT at the end of the shift. c. Participates in walking rounds with the oncoming and off going PCT at shift change6. Provides personalized care to patients and families. Identifies and documents special needs on the patient rounding sheet.7. Utilizes available educational materials programs nursing literature and resource personnel for career development and attends mandatory in-services to maintain unit competencies.8. Utilizes material equipment and time in a safe therapeutic and cost effective manner.9. Assists with appropriate tasks in all code situations i.e. CPR obtaining equipment etc. under the direction of the Code Blue Team.10. Adheres to Organizational infection control practices and policies and to established safety and security policies including using two 2 identifiers whenever taking blood samples or performing any procedure.11. Assists with maintaining the general cleanliness and appearance of areas on the unit including but not limited to a. Cleans treatment rooms showers commodes and IV poles after use. b. Cleans kitchens refrigerators ice machines sinks counters as assigned. c. Cleans counters and empties trash in nursing station as requested. d. Cleans other areas such as storage areas linen rooms staff lounge as requested.12. Maintain and Model REACH Values Respect Excellence Accountability Compassion Honor.13. Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.14. Performs other duties as required.Working ConditionsManual significant manual skillsmotor coord & finger dexterityOccupational Some occupational riskPhysical Effort Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. forcePhysical Environment Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.Company Vassar Brothers Medical CenterOrg Unit 1228Department PCCU Post Cardiac Care UnitExempt NoSalary Range 20.35- 23.50 HourlyWithstrong hearts andopen minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance HealthAdditional Salary DetailThe salary range andor hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary andor rate several factors may be considered as applicable e.g. location specialty service line years of relevant experience education credentials negotiated contracts budget and internal equity.ShareApply Now Similar JobsWe are an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability race color religion gender national origin age genetic information military or veteran status sexual orientation marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal State or Local law.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. 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