Patient Care Tech - Cardiac

Rochester Regional Health

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Minimum age requirement: 18

Nice To Haves

Completion of one of the following: Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, experience as a medical assistant/technician in a health related facility or participation in a Patient Care Technician training program.
Associates degree
Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care & indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning.
Participates as a member of the care delivery team.
Provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs including bathing, grooming and changing bed linens.
Take patient vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, compassion and any other kind of support needed for the patient and patient family members.
Demonstrates exceptional communication with the members of the care delivery team modeling teamwork for other team members.
Assist with ambulation, feeding, transferring or lifting of patients.
Assist with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
May also perform clerical duties including transcription & maintenance of patient charts.
Assists patient with mobility, such as sitting, standing, and walking.
(Cath lab only) - Stocks rooms, may handle meds, sharps and syringes on the OR field.