Patient Care Technician , Observation Unit

UR Thompson Health; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year

Retirement plan with company match

Four weeks paid time off

Access to Success coaches

Free parking

Culture of empowerment

Job summary

UR Thompson Health in the Finger Lakes region is seeking personnel to provide basic patient care and support to Registered Nurses in the acute setting. The role requires flexibility for day/evening/night shifts and rotating weekends/holidays.

Starting pay ranges from $19.94 to $25.00 per hour, with full-time orientation and benefits. Thompson Health emphasizes empowerment, patient experience, and wellness programs, including an onsite gym and success coaching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) required.
• Preferred knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care with clinical competence.
• Assists Registered Nurses with patient care tasks.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and prioritize assignments.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with medical and nursing staff.
• Protects confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Delivers age-appropriate patient care.
• Adapts quickly to variable patient care conditions and volume.

Skills

Patient care

Discretion/confidentiality

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

**Not only is the award-winning UR Thompson Health the premier healthcare provider in the Finger Lakes region, it is also a wonderful place to work! It offers amazing opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the entire system. Now is a great time to join this family of compassionate, mission-driven care providers who are truly making a difference in the lives of so many within our community. When you come to work at Thompson, you are not simply ‘getting a job,' you are starting a career with job security and peace of mind.**

• Schedule:** Day/even/night rotation required. Full time = three 12 hour shifts, 6:45am-7:15pm or 6:45am to 7:15pm. Part time = two 12 hours shifts, same hours. Alternating weekend and holiday commitments.
• Pay Range:** $19.94 -$25.00, based on experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
• Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
• Four weeks paid time off
• Access to Success coaches
• Free parking
• Company Culture:** Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience!
• **Focus on CARES values** : Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service
• **Focus on Employee Wellness** : Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program, Access to Success Coach
• **Staff Recognition platforms** : Shining Stars, CARESCount website

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care with clinical competence.
• Assists the Registered Nurses by providing patient care tasks and supportive duties in the acute setting.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with the medical and nursing staff in all areas within the facility.
• Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Demonstrates the knowledge/skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient.
• Is self directed and quickly able to adapt to variable patient care conditions and volume levels in the hospital.

Qualifications

• Required – High school diploma or equivalent
• Required - BLS certification
• Required – Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word
• Preferred - Medical terminology, knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Hours

• Available to work rotating shifts (day, evening & night)
• Able to work rotating weekends and holidays
• Able to work 12 hour shifts
• Able to commit to working FULL TIME hours during the clinical orientation time in the nursing department even if hired as a part time employee
• Pay Range:** $19.94 -$25.00
• Starting Pay:** Based on Experience

**Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.**