Patient Care Tech - Orthopedics

Rochester Regional Health

2d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides direct and 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 meets patient and unit needs.

This position is in the Orthopedics department at Rochester General Hospital. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week, with schedules listed as 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.

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, competent care related to patients’ nutritional, skin integrity, elimination, and hygiene needs, including bathing, grooming, and changing bed linens.
• Measure and record patient temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pain level.
• Communicate effectively and provide compassion and other needed 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 admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed