Patient Care Tech - Pediatric Emergency Department
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 meets patient and unit needs. This position is in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Rochester General Hospital and works 36 hours per week on 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts, with rotating weekends. The technician supports patients’ nutritional, skin integrity, elimination, hygiene, and mobility needs; takes vital signs; and assists with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges. The role requires compassionate communication with patients and families and teamwork with the care delivery team. Clerical work, such as transcription and maintaining patient charts, may also be included.
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 compassionately with patients and family members and provide needed support.
- Communicate effectively with care delivery team members and model teamwork.
- Assist with ambulation, feeding, transferring, or lifting patients.
- 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 potentially handle medications, sharps, and syringes on the OR field.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
