Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Surgical Telemetry

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Surgical Telemetry department at Unity Hospital. The role provides direct or indirect patient care under a licensed nurse, executing tasks with quality and a focus on a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily patient needs, performing clinical duties under RN supervision, and ensuring safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 18.
• Associates degree strongly preferred; CNA certification or 1 year medical assistant/technician experience also preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning of equipment, stocks supplies, and prepares rooms for admissions.
• Provides safe, competent care for basic nutritional, skin, elimination, and hygiene needs.
• Performs clinical duties under RN supervision, including vitals, pulse oximetry, EKG, admissions and discharges.
• Collects and disposes of specimens as required.
• Demonstrates communication, compassion, and professionalism.
• Assists with safe ambulation, transfers, and proper use of lift devices.
• Follows safety initiatives for the department and responds to alarms.
• Assists in post-mortem care as needed.
• Meets unit/department competency expectations.
• Responds promptly to patient call lights and family requests.

Skills

Patient care duties

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Associates degree

Nursing Fundamentals

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

1 year healthcare experience

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Surgical Telemetry department at Unity Hospital. The role provides direct or indirect patient care under a licensed nurse, executing tasks with quality and a focus on a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily patient needs, performing clinical duties under RN supervision, and ensuring safety and comfort.