Patient Care Technician - Telemetry Med Surg

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY. This full-time role supports the Telemetry Med Surg unit, with rotating days, evenings, nights and every other weekend.

You will work under an RN, performing patient care, basic nursing tasks and patient comfort duties to ensure a positive experience. The position requires basic clinical competencies, strong communication, and a caring approach.

Qualifikationen

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Nursing Fundamentals, CNA certification, or 1 year MA/tech experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Performs cleaning of equipment, changes bed linens, stocks supplies, and preps rooms for admissions.
• Provides safe care for nutritional, skin integrity, elimination, and hygiene needs including bathing and grooming.
• Performs clinical duties under RN supervision: vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKGs, admissions/discharges.
• Collects and disposes of specimens as required.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, compassion, and professionalism.
• Assists with ambulation, transfers, and uses lift devices correctly.
• Follows safety initiatives for the department.
• Assists in post mortem care as needed.
• Meets unit skills and competency expectations.
• Responds timely to call lights and patient/family requests.

Kenntnisse

Minimum age 18

Customer service

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Associate degree

Nursing fundamentals

CNA certification

1 year experience

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Department: Telemetry Med Surg

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