Patient Care Technician - Pulmonary

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician in Unity Hospital's Pulmonary department. This full-time role involves direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses, with a rotating schedule across days, evenings, and nights and every other weekend.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, accurate vital signs collection, EKGs, and safe ambulation. Relevant CNA or nursing fundamentals training is preferred; an associates degree is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• Associates degree preferred or nursing fundamentals/CNA certification
• Experience as medical assistant/technician preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning of equipment, linens, stocks in room, prepares rooms for admissions.
• Provide safe, compassionate care for nutrition, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs.
• Under RN supervision, perform vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKG, admissions and discharges.
• Collect and dispose of specimens per procedures.
• Demonstrate 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-specific skills and competency expectations.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree

Nursing Fundamentals

CNA certification

Medical assistant/technician experience

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Department: Pulmonary

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full 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.

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.

PAY RANGE

$19.00 - $21.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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.