Patient Care Technician - Nursing Float Pool - Part Time Rotating Schedule

St. Joseph's Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, NY is seeking a part-time patient care assistant to deliver direct patient care in collaboration with the registered nurse, performing tasks that do not require nursing judgments or administration of medications.

Duties include bedside patient care, vitals, positioning, feeding and EKG, and you will be responsible for the care you deliver while adhering to hospital standards.

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.
• Bedside patient care, vitals, positioning, feeding and EKG.
• Is accountable for the patient care they deliver and adheres to hospital standards.

Skills

Basic computer skills

BLS/CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription: 24 hour work week consisting of two 12 hours shifts
Schedule rotation commitment: Three week rotations between day shift (7:00am - &:30pm) and night shift (7:00pm - 7:30am)
The schedule includes working a weekend and holiday rotation
INITIAL TRAINING IS FULL TIME DURING THE DAY

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 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 - $25.00

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 o

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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.