Patient Care Tech
Rochester Regional Health
•$19 - $21
About The Position
Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans determined or delegated by a licensed nurse or RN. Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, remaining flexible to meet patient and unit needs. The position is in the Med Surg/Ransom department at UMMC, with a schedule of 36 hours weekly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and rotating weekends.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18.
- 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 activities to facilitate unit functioning.
- Participate as a member of the care delivery team.
- Provide safe, competent care for 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 and provide 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, or lifting.
- Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- May perform clerical duties, including transcription and maintenance of patient charts.
- Assist patients with mobility, such as sitting, standing, and walking.
- For cath lab 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
