Patient Care Tech - Pediatric Emergency Department

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

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the PEDS ED at Rochester General Hospital. The role supports direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance, ensuring unit efficiency and patient comfort.

You will assist with vital signs, mobility, and bedside tasks while coordinating with the care team in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a minimum age of 18, and preferred candidates hold an Associate degree or CNA certification with strong customer service

Qualifications

• Customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Experience as a health facility assistant or PCT training is preferred.
• Associates degree or CNA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and indirect activities to support unit functioning.
• Participate as a member of the care delivery team.
• Ensure safe, competent care for patients with nutrition, skin, hygiene needs, including bathing and bed care.
• Take vital signs: temp, pulse, respirations, BP, pain level.
• Demonstrate empathy and strong communication with patients and families.
• Collaborate with care team to deliver care.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, transfers or lifting.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers.
• May perform clerical duties like chart transcription and maintenance.
• Assist patient mobility and positioning.
• Stock rooms and assist with sterile/supply tasks in cath lab context.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Associates degree

CNA certification

Job description

Job Title:

Patient Care Technician

Department:

PEDS ED

Location:

Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule:

7a-7p AND 7p-7a, rotating weekends

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.

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:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, 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.