PCT - Part Time

RRHS; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY seeks a Patient Care Tech for the Emergency Department. The role provides direct/indirect patient care under licensed nurses, performing a wide range of supportive clinical duties and ensuring a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include room preparation, patient hygiene, vital signs and basic monitoring, specimen handling, and safe ambulation with lift devices. Great customer service and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree.
• Nursing Fundamentals, CNA certification, or 1 year experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning of equipment, changes bed linens, stocks supplies in patient rooms and prepares rooms for admissions.
• Provide safe and competent care for patients regarding nutrition, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene including bathing and grooming.
• Performs clinical duties under RN supervision, including vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKG, one-to-one care, and admission/discharge processes.
• Perform procedures for collection and disposal of specimens.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, compassion and professionalism.
• Assist with safe ambulation, transferring, and use of lift devices.
• Follow all safety initiatives for the department.
• Assist in post mortem care.
• Meet unit/department skills and competency expectations.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and family requests.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Tech

Department: Emergency Department

Location: Unity

Hours Per Week: 24

Schedule: Evening/Nights 7p-7a

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.

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.

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.