SEIU Patient Care Technician

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Technician provides patient care by performing basic and selected specialized procedures that contribute to patients’ well-being, comfort, and safety. The role performs direct patient care under a nurse’s supervision and carries out technical procedures, collects patient data and specimens, and supports the unit’s patient-care delivery. The position has no supervisory or direction responsibilities and uses a variety of technical and mechanical apparatus, measuring devices, and analysis and office equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Two years of experience in health care delivery in a position such as Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, EMT, or Medic/Corps Person; or two clinical semesters completed as a Nursing Student; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and specialized physical and psychosocial interventions defined by the Patient Care Technician Skill Inventory, including collecting and recording specimens and body fluids.
• Provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of a nurse, supporting patients’ well-being, comfort, and safety.
• Perform technical procedures and report findings to nursing staff, including venipuncture for blood samples, EKGs, electrode placement, and obtaining telemetry readings.
• Collect patient data as defined by the Skill Inventory List and document it on appropriate flow sheets.
• Collect specimens, perform basic tests, or send specimens to the appropriate laboratory for analysis in accordance with hospital policies.
• Attend to patients’ environmental needs by straightening belongings and offering comfort measures at the direction of the nurse.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities as directed by a nurse.
• Orient patients and families to the unit and patient room, and provide copies of the Patients’ Bill of Rights as directed by a nurse.
• Perform other duties assigned by a nurse to support unit functioning and patient-care delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED