Patient Care Technician - Oncology

Rochester Regional Health•Muscatine, IA

2d•$19 - $21•Onsite

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. The role executes tasks and skills with an emphasis on quality and safe care, while supporting a positive patient experience. The position is in the Oncology department at Unity Hospital in Rochester, New York, and is part-time, with rotating day, evening, and night shifts and every other weekend.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Excellent customer service and communication skills are highly desired.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Completion of Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, or one year of experience as a medical assistant or technician in a health-related facility is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean appropriate equipment, change bed linens, stock supplies in patient rooms and on the unit, and prepare rooms for anticipated admissions.
Provide safe and competent care for patients’ nutritional, skin integrity, elimination, and hygiene needs, including bathing, grooming, and comfort measures.
Perform clinical duties under the direction or supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs, pulse oximetry, and EKGs, providing one-to-one care, and assisting with admission and discharge processes.
Collect and dispose of certain specimens using correct procedures.
Demonstrate excellent communication, compassion, and professionalism.
Assist patients with safe ambulation and transfers, and use lift devices appropriately.
Follow departmental safety initiatives.
Assist with post-mortem care.
Meet unit- and department-specific skills and competency expectations.
Respond to patient call lights and patient or family requests for assistance in a timely and courteous manner.