Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department at Unity Hospital. This full-time role covers Day/Evenings/Nights and every other weekend, requiring prior PCT experience.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, vital signs, safety, and maintaining a positive patient experience. Physical requirements and a pay range are noted.

Qualifikationen

• PCT experience required.
• Minimum age 18.
• Associates degree or CNA certification preferred.
• One year experience as a medical assistant/technician preferred.

Aufgaben

• Performs cleaning of equipment, changes bed linens, stocks supplies, and prepares rooms for admissions.
• Provide safe and competent care for nutrition, skin integrity, elimination and hygiene needs including bathing, grooming and comfort measures.
• Performs clinical duties under RN supervision, including vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKG, one to one and admission/discharge processes.
• Perform correct procedures in collection and disposition of specimens.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, compassion and professionalism.
• Assist with safe ambulation, transferring, and use of lift devices.
• Follow all safety initiatives for the department.
• Assist in post mortem care.
• Meets unit/department skills and competency expectations.
• Respond timely to patient call lights and family requests for assistance.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication

Ausbildung

Associates degree

CNA certification

Nursing Fundamentals

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Department: Emergency Department

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full Time 0- 37.5 hours

Schedule: Day/Evenings/Nights and every other weekend

***Must have prior PCT experience***

SUMMARY:

Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined/delegated by a licensed nurse. Responsible to execute tasks and skills with quality and safe care. All interactions must be aligned with the overall expectation of a positive patient experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs cleaning of appropriate equipment, changing of bed linens, stocks appropriate supplies in the patient room/unit, and prepares rooms for anticipated admissions.
• Provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs including bathing, grooming, and patient comfort measures.
• Performs a wide variety of clinical duties under the direction/supervision of an RN. Including but not limited to patient vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKG, one to one and admission and discharge process.
• Perform correct procedures in the collection and disposition of some specimens.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, compassion and professionalism.
• Assist with safe ambulation, transferring, and demonstrates appropriate utilization of lift devices.
• Follows all safety initiatives for the department.
• Assist in post mortem care.
• Meets unit/department specific skills and competency expectations.
• Assist in timely and courteous responses to patient call lights and or any patient/family requests for assistance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age requirement: 18

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree.
• Completion of one of the following is strongly preferred: Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, or one year experience as a medical assistant/technician in a health related facility.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills highly desired.

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