Patient Care Tech- Med/Surg

Rochester Regional Health; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for UMMC (Batavia) in the Med/Surg department. This role provides direct patient care and supports unit operations under the supervision of a licensed nurse, with an evening/night schedule and 36 hours per week.

The candidate will take vital signs, assist with hygiene, nutrition, skin care and help with admissions, transfers and discharges, ensuring supplies and equipment are ready and safe.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and indirect tasks to support unit functioning.
• Take vital signs and ensure equipment and supplies are clean and stocked.
• Assist with patient admission, discharge and transfer.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Nursing Fundamentals

Job description

Job Title

Patient Care Tech

Department

Med/Surg

Location

UMMC (Batavia)

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule

Evening/Night

Summary

Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined/delegated by a licensed nurse or RN. Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, being flexible meeting patient and/or unit needs.

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Service

Provide direct patient care & indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning; provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs; take patient vital signs; ensure equipment and all facilities are clean and stocked with appropriate supplies

Admission & Transfer of Patients

Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients

Required Qualifications

None

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of one of the following: Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, experience as a medical assistant/technician in a health related facility or participation in a Patient Care Technician training program, preferred.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Customer Service and communication skills preferred.

Physical Requirements

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

Pay Range

$19.00 - $21.00

Equal Opportunity Statement

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.