Patient Care Tech - Med Surge/Complex

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

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, Minnesota, United States, is seeking a patient care technician/ CNA support role to provide direct and indirect patient care under licensed nurse supervision. You will assist with routine tasks, document care, monitor vital signs, and help with mobility, hygiene and intake/output.

This role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate patient care, and adherence to safety protocols; requires CNA or nursing fundamentals or PCT training.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals, CNA certification, medical assistant/technician experience or PCT training program.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning.
• Participate as a member of the care delivery team.
• Provide safe and competent care for patients with nutritional, skin, elimination & hygiene needs.
• Take patient vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and support for patients and families.
• Demonstrate teamwork and clear communication with the care delivery team.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, transferring or lifting of patients.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• May perform clerical duties including transcription and maintenance of patient charts.
• Assist patient mobility such as sitting, standing, and walking.
• Cath lab only: stock rooms and handle meds, sharps and syringes on the OR field.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Nursing Fundamentals

CNA certification

Medical assistant/technician experience

Patient Care Technician training program

Job description

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:

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.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$19.00 - $21.00

CITY:

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization in Western New York, dedicated to comprehensive care and community well-being across diverse health needs.

Grant - New York State Department of Health$15M

Grant$600K

Feb 2024

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Company Rochester Regional Health

Location Rochester, Minnesota, United States