Patient Care Technician: Venipuncture & EKG Support

University-of-Rochester; Center (TX); On-site; USD 2,795,000 - 3,793,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester in Rochester, NY is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Hem-Oncology Nursing team. The role provides basic and some specialized patient care under licensed nurse oversight, including venipuncture, EKGs, and telemetry, plus data collection and documentation on flow sheets.

You will support the unit by addressing environmental needs, participating in QA activities, and orienting patients and families to the unit and to their rights.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and two years of healthcare experience or equivalent.
• Experience as Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, EMT, Medic/Corps Person, or nursing student.
• Ability to perform basic and selected specialized patient care under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record specimens and body fluids as directed.
• Under nurse supervision, provide direct patient care affecting well‑being and safety.
• Perform venipuncture, EKGs, and telemetry readings; report findings to nursing staff.
• Document patient data on flow sheets and in records.
• Attend to patient environmental needs and comfort measures.
• Assist with QA activities and orient patients to unit and patient rights.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

EKG machines

Telemetry equipment

Job description

The University of Rochester in Rochester, NY is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Hem-Oncology Nursing team. The role provides basic and some specialized patient care under licensed nurse oversight, including venipuncture, EKGs, and telemetry, plus data collection and documentation on flow sheets.

You will support the unit by addressing environmental needs, participating in QA activities, and orienting patients and families to the unit and to their rights.