Patient Care Tech - PACU

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

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Rochester General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under a licensed nurse, assisting with daily unit operations and patient comfort.

This on-site position requires 20 hours per week with a schedule including Days/Evenings/Nights and on-call weekend coverage. A CNA certification or an Associates degree is preferred, with emphasis on compassionate care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Flexibility to meet patient and unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning.
• Participates as a member of the care delivery team.
• Provide safe and competent care for patients with basic needs (hygiene, mobility, linens).
• Take patient vital signs and monitor status.
• Demonstrate compassionate communication with patients and families.
• Model teamwork within the care delivery team.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, transfers or lifting of patients.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• May perform clerical duties and chart maintenance.

Skills

Direct patient care

Communication skills

Education

CNA certification

Associates degree

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Department: Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 20

Schedule: Days/Evenings/Nights and on-call weekend requirement

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