Patient Care Technician - Emergency Services

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, MN

9d•$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 and flexibly responds to patient and unit needs. This position is in Emergency Services at Rochester General Hospital, with a schedule of 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m., 36 hours per week. The posted pay range is $19.00–$21.00.

Requirements

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

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.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and indirect support activities that facilitate unit functioning.
Participate as a member of the care delivery team.
Provide safe and competent care related to 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 with and provide compassion and support to patients and their family members.
Communicate effectively with care delivery team members 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 roles only: stock rooms and may handle medications, sharps, and syringes on the OR field.