Patient Care Technician/Patient Sitter - Nursing Float Pool - Rotating Schedule

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

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse, NY seeks a role focused on one-to-one patient safety watches. The position is full time with rotating day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays.

You will deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing vitals, bedside care, EKG, and related tasks that do not require nursing judgment or medication administration. A High School diploma is required; BLS/CPR and First Aid are provided upon hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent 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.
• Current BLS/CPR certification and First Aid training provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one patient safety watches.
• Delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
• Performs vitals, bedside care, positioning, feeding and EKG.
• Adheres to St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center standards of care and practice.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Manual dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Schedule rotation commitment: Three week rotations between day shift (7:00am - 7:30pm) and night shift (7:00pm - 7:30am)
The schedule includes working every other weekend and holiday

POSITION SUMMARY:

**This role’s primary focus will be providing one-one patient safety watches. Other duties will be required as needed**

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: Patient safety watches, 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.

MISSION STATEMENT:

We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

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 on location

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.