Patient Care Technician - Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Unit

St. Joseph's Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support RN-led care. You will perform bedside tasks, monitor vitals, assist with positioning and feeding, and may perform phlebotomy and EKG as trained.

This full-time role features a rotating schedule (7:00am-7:30pm & 7:00pm-7:30am) with every-other weekend/holiday work. High school diploma required; BLS/CPR and orientation provided on hire; basic computer skills expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical background, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
• Performs tasks that do not require nursing judgments or administration of medications.
• Bedside patient care, vitals, positioning, feeding, phlebotomy and EKG.
• Adheres to hospital standards of care and practice.

Skills

Bedside patient care

Vital signs

Positioning

Feeding

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:Rotating schedule: 7:00am - 7:30pm & 7:00pm - 7:30am
The Schedule includes working every other weekend and holiday
INITIAL TRAINING OCCURS DURING THE DAY SHIFT

POSITION SUMMARY:

Delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse. Performs tasks that do not require nursing judgements or administration of medications.

Duties include, but not limited to: Bedside patient care, vitals, positioning, feeding, Phlebotomy and EKG.

Is accountable for the patient care they deliver. Adheres to St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center standards of care and practice.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Medical background, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity preferred.

Basic computer skills required

Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Current BLS/CPR certification and First Aid training provided upon hire

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

Office/Clinical setting. Exposure class I.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Heavy work: requires standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying.

Pay Range: $17.25 - $21.45

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

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.