Patient Care Technician - Oncology

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician in the Oncology department at Unity Hospital. This part-time role involves days, evenings, and nights on a rotating schedule with every other weekend, providing direct and indirect patient care under licensed nurses.

The role requires compassionate, safety-conscious care and excellent communication, with preferred credentials including an Associate’s degree or CNA certification and/or nursing fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Nursing Fundamentals or CNA certification or 1 year experience as medical assistant/technician preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning of appropriate equipment.
• Changes bed linens and stocks supplies in patient room.
• Provide safe and competent care addressing nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs.
• Performs clinical duties under RN supervision including vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKG, admissions/discharges.
• Collects and dispositions specimens.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, compassion and professionalism.
• Assist with safe ambulation, transfers, and use of lift devices.
• Follow safety initiatives for the department.
• Assist in post mortem care.
• Meet unit/department competency expectations.
• Respond to patient call lights and requests for assistance.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree

Nursing Fundamentals

CNA certification

Medical assistant experience

Tools

EKG

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Technician Department: Oncology 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

EDUCATION

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$19.00 - $21.00

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14626

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

EMPLOYER STATEMENTS

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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.