Patient Care Tech - Med/Surg

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, MN

2d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans determined or delegated by a licensed nurse or RN. The role also assists with tasks needed for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, remaining flexible to meet patient and unit needs. This position is in the Med/Surg department at Rochester General Hospital, with a schedule of 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts and rotating weekends, for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Nursing Fundamentals, CNA certification, experience as a medical assistant or technician in a health-related facility, or participation in a Patient Care Technician training program.
Associate degree.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and indirect activities that facilitate unit functioning.
Participate as a member of the care delivery team.
Provide safe, competent care related to patients’ nutritional, skin integrity, elimination, and hygiene needs, including bathing, grooming, and changing bed linens.
Take patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pain level.
Communicate with compassion and provide support to patients and their family members.
Communicate effectively with care delivery team members and model teamwork.
Assist with patient ambulation, feeding, transferring, lifting, and mobility, including sitting, standing, and walking.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
May perform clerical duties, including transcription and maintenance of patient charts.
For Cath Lab only: stock rooms and may handle medications, sharps, and syringes on the OR field.