Patient Care Technician - 7 East - Part-time

This is a part-time position working 12 hour shifts that can rotate between day and night and every other weekend.

Department Information - 7 East is a 50-bed Pediatric Medical Care Unit that provides exceptional, compassionate care to patients from just a few days old through their teenage years. Our patients come from all over the world and present with a wide range of diagnoses, making our unit a truly dynamic and exciting place to work.
We’re a fast-paced environment where two days are the same. Our team works closely with multiple medical and consulting services, and we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier care while maintaining a strong sense of teamwork, respect, and support. The culture here is collaborative and inclusive—we take our work seriously, but we also know how to keep things positive and uplifting.
If you're looking to join a team that’s smart, enthusiastic, and deeply committed to making a difference in pediatric care, 7 East could be the perfect fit. We value professional growth, a healthy work-life balance, and people who bring both skill and heart to the job. 

In collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse perform basic nursing care activities, assist in maintaining a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assist staff members and help direct patient flow .

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year Experience in a health care setting if possible pediatrics; one semester clinical experience completed at an accredited school of nursing or military corpsman training. (Preferred)

Required Licenses and Certifications
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification (Required)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)


Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic computer skills (typing, use of mouse, e-mail).
Knowledge of aseptic technique.
Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
Human relations and interpersonal skills.

Functional Accountabilities
Patient Services - Admission
 

• Include but not limited to-orienting family to use of call lights, monitor and unit.

• Set up of monitor and alarms.

• Perform vital signs, height, weight and head circumference.

Patient Services - Daily Living
 

• Patient ADL’s include but not limited to daily bath, skin care with mouth care and peri-care.

• Ensure proper nutrition as ordered (ng, gt, or tray).

• Care of tube feeding and feeding of patients.

• Application of skin creams as directed by RN.

• Collection of cultures, urine and stool samples, etc.

Direct Patient Care
 

• Recognize and report pain and skin breakdown.

• Prioritize tasks and special requests from RN.

• Assist in performance of trach care and EVDs.

• Assist with central line dressing, pin care, cast and traction care and care for dying patients.

• Assist with preparation of room for discharge and admission; assist with patient flow by maintaining a neat and orderly environment.

• Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels.

Monitor Surveillance
 

• Observe and alert RN when there are monitor deviations

• When assigned to monitor bank will follow the monitor guidelines to dress code and professionalism.

Infection Control
 

• Care for isolation patients.

• Adherence to h