SEIU Patient Care Technician

University of Rochester; Strong (ME); On-site; USD 34,884,000 - 47,330,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff on the Neuro/Musculoskeletal unit at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY. This role covers 24 scheduled hours per week, with rotating shifts, under nurse supervision and performing essential patient care activities.

Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and two years of healthcare delivery experience. Responsibilities include venipuncture, EKGs, telemetry readings, data collection, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years of healthcare delivery experience preferred (e.g., Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, EMT).

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient care under nurse supervision; collects specimens and records data on flow sheets.
• Performs venipuncture, EKGs, and telemetry readings; reports findings to nurses.
• Collects patient data and documents it on designated forms.
• Collects specimens or sends them to laboratory per hospital policy.
• Attends to patients' environmental needs and provides comfort as directed by nurse.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities as directed by nurse.
• Orientates patient and family to unit; provides copies of Patients' Bill of Rights.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support unit functioning and patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Venipuncture

EKG

Telemetry readings

Data collection

Education

High School Diploma

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 53600, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Department

500536 5-3600-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

• TYPICAL DUTIES:1.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.
• 2.Under the direct supervision of a nurse, performs direct patient care affecting the well being, comfort and safety of patients.
• 3.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.
• 4.Collects patient data as defined by the Skill Inventory List and documents these data on the appropriate flow sheets.
• 5.Collects specimens, performs basic tests or sends specimens to appropriate laboratory for analysis per Hospital policies.
• 6.Attends to patients' environmental needs by straightening belongings, offering comfort measures at the direction of the nurse.
• 7.Participates in Quality Assurance activities as directed by nurse.
• 8.Orients patient/family to unit and patient room, and provides copies of Patients' Bill of Rights, as directed by nurse.
• 9.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.

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.