Patient Care Tech
About The Position
Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined/delegated by a licensed nurse or RN. Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, being flexible meeting patient and/or unit needs. STATUS: LOCATION: DEPARTMENT: SCHEDULE: ATTRIBUTES Completion of one of the following is strongly preferred: Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification -OR- one (1) year experience as a medical assistant/technician in a health-related facility Excellent customer service and communication skills Compassionate, warm and patient focused RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care & Service. Provide direct patient care & indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning; provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs; take patient vital signs; ensure equipment and all facilities are clean and stocked with appropriate supplies Admission & Transfer of Patients. Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients 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. 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.
Requirements
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Compassionate, warm and patient focused
Nice To Haves
- Completion of one of the following is strongly preferred: Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification -OR- one (1) year experience as a medical assistant/technician in a health-related facility
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care & indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning
- Provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs
- Take patient vital signs
- Ensure equipment and all facilities are clean and stocked with appropriate supplies
- Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
