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 Health in Syracuse, NY is seeking a part-time patient care assistant to support nurses and deliver direct care across shifts.

You will handle bedside tasks, monitor vitals, assist with positioning, feeding, and EKGs, and participate in orientation and ongoing education. This role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a willingness to work rotating days and nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical background and manual dexterity preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Orientation and continuing education participation required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
• Bedside patient care, vitals, positioning, feeding and EKG.
• Adheres to St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center standards of care and practice.
• Supports rotating shifts and schedule commitments.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

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

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.