Patient Care Tech - Med/Surg - Full-Time

Rochester Regional Health•Clifton Springs, NY

4d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans determined or delegated by a licensed nurse or RN. The role also supports the general management and organization of the patient care unit and adapts to patient and unit needs. This full-time position is in the Med/Surg department at Clifton Springs Hospital, with 36 hours per week. Shifts are 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m., with work every other weekend and holiday.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Nursing Fundamentals.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Experience as a medical assistant or technician in a health-related facility.
Participation in a Patient Care Technician training program.
Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and indirect support activities that facilitate unit functioning.
Participate as a member of the care delivery team.
Provide safe, competent care for patients’ nutritional, skin-integrity, elimination, and hygiene needs, including bathing, grooming, and changing bed linens.
Take and record 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 the care delivery team and model teamwork.
Assist with patient ambulation, feeding, transferring, and lifting.
Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transfer.
May perform clerical duties, including transcription and maintenance of patient charts.
Assist patients with mobility, including sitting, standing, and walking.
For Cath Lab only: stock rooms and potentially handle medications, sharps, and syringes on the OR field.