SEIU Patient Care Technician

University of Rochester•Rochester, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Technician provides patient care by performing basic and selected specialized procedures that contribute to patients’ well-being, comfort, and safety. The position performs physical and psychosocial interventions, technical procedures, specimen collection, and patient-data documentation, and supports the nursing team and unit functioning. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Two years of experience in health care delivery in a position such as Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, EMT, or Medic/Corps Person; or two clinical semesters completed as a Nursing Student; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in patient care by performing basic and specialized physical and psychosocial interventions as defined by the Patient Care Technician Skill Inventory.
Collect and record specimens and body fluids.
Provide direct patient care under a nurse’s supervision, supporting patients’ well-being, comfort, and safety.
Perform technical procedures and report findings to nursing staff, including venipuncture, EKGs, electrode placement, and telemetry readings.
Collect patient data as defined by the Skill Inventory List and document it on appropriate flow sheets.
Collect specimens, perform basic tests, or send specimens to the appropriate laboratory for analysis in accordance with hospital policies.
Attend to patients’ environmental needs by straightening belongings and offering comfort measures at the nurse’s direction.
Participate in Quality Assurance activities as directed by a nurse.
Orient patients and families to the unit and patient room, and provide copies of the Patients’ Bill of Rights as directed by a nurse.
Perform other duties assigned by a nurse to support unit functioning and patient care delivery.