Patient Care Technician 2 - PACU

Highland Hospital • Rochester, NY

2d

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician 2 supports and provides direct patient care on the nursing unit under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role contributes to the physical and emotional comfort of patients and their families and completes other tasks to support patient care. Expected shifts are 10–6:30, 11–7:30, 12–8:30, and 1–9:30 p.m.

The pay range is $20.30–$26.36. Individual hourly rates are set within the job’s compensation range based on factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations.

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma required.
• For Level II, at least one year of healthcare experience providing direct personal care and interacting with patients in an acute care or long-term care setting is required.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross BLS upon hire. When renewal is due, only American Heart Association BLS is accepted.

Nice To Haves

• For Level I, six months or more of direct patient care experience or graduation from an approved CNA program is preferred.
• College credits are preferred for Level IV Senior PCT.

Responsibilities

• Measure and document patient vital signs.
• Maintain, measure, and document output from urinary, gastric, and wound drainage systems.
• Bathe, toilet, and groom patients.
• Position and turn patients.
• Recognize, document, and report physical, behavioral, and mental changes in patients.
• Restock and maintain unit patient care supplies.
• Transport patients and specimens.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED