Patient Care Technician

Rochester Regional Health•Muscatine, IA

13d•$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. The role executes tasks and skills with quality and safe care, with all interactions aligned with the expectation of a positive patient experience. This position is part-time, 24 hours per week, at Unity Hospital's Golisano Rehab Center in Rochester, New York. The schedule rotates across days, evenings, and nights and includes every other weekend.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
Excellent customer service and communication skills are highly desired.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Completion of Nursing Fundamentals.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
One year of experience as a medical assistant or technician in a health-related facility.

Responsibilities

Clean appropriate equipment, change bed linens, stock supplies in patient rooms and the unit, and prepare rooms for anticipated admissions.
Provide safe and competent care addressing patients' nutritional, skin integrity, elimination, and hygiene needs, including bathing, grooming, and comfort measures.
Perform clinical duties under the direction or supervision of an RN, including vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKGs, one-to-one care, and admission and discharge processes.
Collect and dispose of specimens using correct procedures.
Demonstrate excellent communication, compassion, and professionalism.
Assist with safe ambulation and transfers, and appropriately use lift devices.
Follow all departmental safety initiatives.
Assist with post-mortem care.
Meet unit- and department-specific skills and competency expectations.
Respond to patient call lights and patient or family requests for assistance in a timely and courteous manner.