Patient Care Tech - Interventional Cardiology

Rochester Regional Health

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 supports the general management and organization of the patient care unit, flexibly meeting patient and unit needs. This position is in Interventional Cardiology at Rochester General Hospital and is scheduled for nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.

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 and competent care addressing 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 compassionately with patients and family members and provide other needed support.
Communicate effectively with care delivery team members and model teamwork.
Assist with patient ambulation, feeding, transferring, and lifting.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Perform clerical duties as needed, including transcription and maintenance of patient charts.
Assist patients with mobility, including sitting, standing, and walking.
For cath lab work: stock rooms and potentially handle medications, sharps, and syringes on the OR field.