Patient Care Tech - NURSING STUDENTS ONLY - Albany, Schenectady, Troy

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Nursing Support colleague for a part-time shift, providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role requires assisting with daily living activities, vitals, and documentation, with training at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy as a prerequisite.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to perform heavy lifting and prolonged standing. Training classes run weekdays 8am-4pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, and stand long hours.
• Patient Care Tech Training classes—1 week, M-F, 8a–4p, at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy; required to begin unit training.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, ambulation).
• Take vital signs and document patient care details.
• Manage supplies and transport patients through the hospital (elevators).

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Medical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Patient Care Tech Training

Job description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

What you will do: Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• o Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding and ambulation
• o Taking vitals, patient care documentation
• o Managing supplies Transporting patients through hospital via Elevators

What you will need

• o High School Diploma or GED
• o Ability to do heavy lifting, pushing, pulling and standing for long hours

REQUIRED: o Patient Care Tech Training classes 1 week of classroom M-F from 8a-4p Classes take place at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy. This training is required to be able to begin the unit specific training.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $17.25 - $25.00 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Job Description Purpose

Job Description Purpose The Nursing Support (NS) colleague (uncertified, certified, unlicensed, or licensed) provides safe, quality health care services & / or assistance to patients under the supervision & direction of a registered nurse or other designated health care professional in accordance with level of experience, education, policies & procedures. Note: “patients” refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, members

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.