Patient Care Tech - Med/Surg - Full-Time

Rochester Regional Health; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician at Clifton Springs Hospital in the Med/Surg department. This full-time role (36 hours per week) involves providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse, assisting with unit operations, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, aiding with mobility and daily activities, and supporting discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher preferred with CNA certification or Nursing Fundamentals training.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with unit functioning.
• Participate as a member of the care delivery team.
• Maintain patient hygiene, nutrition, skin integrity and comfort.
• Take vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Assist with patient mobility, transfers and discharge planning.
• May perform clerical duties related to patient charts.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree

CNA certification

Nursing Fundamentals training

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Department: Med/Surg

Location: Clifton Springs Hospital

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule: Days, Nights, every other weekend and holiday

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:

• Provide direct patient care & indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning.
• Participates as a member of the care delivery team.
• Provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs including bathing, grooming and changing bed linens.
• Take patient vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, compassion and any other kind of support needed for the patient and patient family members.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication with the members of the care delivery team modeling teamwork for other team members.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, transferring or lifting of patients.
• Assist with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• May also perform clerical duties including transcription & maintenance of patient charts.
• Assists patient with mobility, such as sitting, standing, and walking.
• (Cath lab only) - Stocks rooms, may handle meds, sharps and syringes on the OR field.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age requirement: 18

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.
• Associates degree
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

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