Patient Care Technician

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

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About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department. The position works a rotating shift on a 36-hour workweek. The technician supports patient care by assisting with movement, placement, personal care, and activities of daily living; observing and reporting changes in patients’ conditions; maintaining documentation; and keeping patient rooms and medical equipment clean and orderly. The role also requires the ability to register and function dually as a unit coordinator.

The hiring range is $18.39–$24.59. Eligible shifts receive differentials: 10% for weekday evening and weekend day shifts, 15% for weekday night shifts, and 21% for weekend evening and night shifts. Actual compensation depends on experience and other factors permitted by law.

St. Mary’s Healthcare is a local, independent healthcare organization serving Montgomery and Fulton counties. Its facilities include St. Mary’s Hospital and the Rao Outpatient Pavilion. The organization was named a 2025 Times Union Top Workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or a minimum of three years of experience.
• Speak, read, and write English and follow instructions in English.
• Obtain BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or job transfer.
• Organize and establish day-to-day priorities, applying critical thinking across job duties.
• Multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service, integrity, friendliness, compassion, and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Use effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Take and follow direction positively and appropriately.
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Document necessary records.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly and maintain medical equipment.
• Register and function dually as a unit coordinator.

What This Job Offers

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