SEIU Patient Care Techiciian

University of Rochester; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant to support patient care under licensed nurse supervision. The role involves venipuncture, telemetry procedures, data collection, and patient comfort measures within a fast-paced hospital unit.

The position requires a High School Diploma with two years of health care experience (or two nursing clinical semesters). Work hours are 16 per week with union pay scales in effect.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and two years of healthcare experience or two clinical semesters completed as nursing student.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a licensed nurse, provides patient care by performing basic procedures and selected specialized procedures that contribute to patient well-being, comfort and safety.
• Performs venipuncture for blood samples and places electrodes for telemetry readings.
• Collects patient data and documents findings on flow sheets.
• Attends to patients’ environmental needs and provides comfort measures as directed by the nurse.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities and orients patients/families to the unit as directed by the nurse.
• Performs other duties to support unit functioning and patient care delivery.

Education

High School Diploma and two years of health care experience

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Room 53400, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16

Department: 500534 5-3400-NeuroMusc Nsg/SMH

Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range: UR SEIU 027 H

Compensation Range: $20.29 - $27.53

The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of a licensed nurse, provides patient care by performing basic procedures and selected specialized procedures that contribute to the well being, comfort and safety of patients.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:None.MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:A variety of technical and mechanical apparatus, measuring devices, and analysis and office equipment.TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Participates in the delivery of patient care by performing basic and specialized physical and psychosocial interventions as defined by the Patient Care Technician Skill Inventory. Tasks include collecting and recording of specimens and body fluids.
• Under the direct supervision of a nurse, performs direct patient care affecting the well being, comfort and safety of patients.
• Performs technical procedures and reports findings to the nursing staff. Tasks include: performing venipuncture for blood samples, performing EKG’s, placing electrodes and obtaining telemetry readings.
• Collects patient data as defined by the Skill Inventory List and documents these data on the appropriate flow sheets.
• Collects specimens, performs basic tests or sends specimens to appropriate laboratory for analysis per Hospital policies.
• Attends to patients’ environmental needs by straightening belongings, offering comfort measures at the direction of the nurse.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities as directed by nurse.
• Orients patient/family to unit and patient room, and provides copies of Patients’ Bill of Rights, as directed by nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned by nurse to support unit functioning and patient care delivery.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma and two years of experience in health care delivery in positions such as: Nursing Assistant; Home Health Aide; EMT; Medic/Corps Person; or two clinical semesters completed as a Nursing Student; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

University of Rochester EEO Statement

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status,or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.