Patient Care Technician - General Surgery

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

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under licensed nurse direction. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate support aligned with the patient experience.

The position is part-time with rotating days, evenings, and nights, including every other weekend. Candidates should be 18+ with a preferred associates degree and CNA or related healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Associates degree preferred; CNA or Nursing Fundamentals certification or 1 year experience as MA/tech preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning of equipment, changes bed linens, stocks supplies, and prepares rooms for admissions.
• Provide safe and competent care for nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs including bathing, grooming, and patient comfort measures.
• Performs clinical duties under RN supervision including vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKG, admissions/discharges.
• Collects and disposes of certain specimens.
• Demonstrate communication, compassion and professionalism.
• Assist with safe ambulation, transfers, and proper use of lift devices.
• Follow safety initiatives for the department and assist in post mortem care.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and family requests for assistance.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree

Nursing Fundamentals

CNA certification

1 year MA/tech experience

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Department: General Surgery (Med Surg)

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: Part Time

Schedule: Days/Evenings/Nights rotating and every other weekend

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 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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.