ACE Unit - Patient Care Technician 2 - Evenings/Nights Only

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution as a Patient Care Technician 2, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the physical and emotional comfort of patients. This full-time position involves providing direct patient care, measuring vital signs, and supporting nursing staff in a dynamic environment. Your contributions will be essential in enhancing patient experiences and outcomes. If you are passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference, this opportunity awaits you. Embrace the chance to grow in a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required; college credits preferred for Level IV.
• Current CPR certification is mandatory upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Measure and document patient vital signs and maintain drainage systems.
• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, and positioning patients.
• Recognize and report changes in patients' conditions.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs measurement

Patient grooming

CPR certification

Education

GED or High School Diploma

College credits

Job description

Job Description

The Patient Care Technician 2 role supports and provides direct patient care on the nursing unit. PCTs play an integral role in the physical and emotional comfort of patients and their families. Provides direct patient care and completes other tasks to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Candidates must be able to commit to shifts that begin at 8:00pm and end at 8:30am

Essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Measure and document patient vital signs.
2. Maintain, measure, and document output from drainage systems (urinary, gastric, wound).
3. Bath, toilet, and groom patients.
4. Position and turn patients.
5. Recognize, document, and report physical, behavioral, and mental changes in patients.
6. Re-stock and maintain unit patient care supplies.
7. Patient and specimen transport.

Auto req ID: 15669BR

City: Rochester

Area of Interest: Clinical Non-Nursing

Employment Status: Full-Time

Hours/Week: 36 Hours 8:00pm - 8:30am

Job Requirements:

1. GED or High School Diploma required for all levels. College credits preferred for Level IV Senior PCT.

Experience:

1. Level I: 6 months or more direct patient care experience or a graduate of an approved CNA program preferred.
2. Level II: At least 1 year of healthcare experience providing direct personal care and interaction with patients in an acute care or long-term care setting required.
3. Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross BLS) upon hire. When CPR renewal due, American Heart Association BLS is the only certification accepted.