Patient Care Technician - Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Unit

St. Joseph's Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse is seeking a full-time clinical support professional for a 12-hour day shift. The role delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse and performs tasks that do not require nursing judgments or medication administration.

Duties include bedside patient care, taking vitals, positioning, feeding, phlebotomy and EKG. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR/BLS and First Aid are provided upon hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical background, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification and First Aid training provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
• Perform tasks that do not require nursing judgements or administration of medications.
• Bedside patient care including vitals, positioning, feeding, Phlebotomy and EKG.

Skills

Bedside patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Positioning

Feeding

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical background

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Description

7:00am - 7:30pm

The schedule includes working every other weekend and holiday

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

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.