Patient Care Technician - Emergency Services
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 assists with tasks needed for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, adapting to patient and unit needs. This position is in Emergency Services at Rochester General Hospital and is scheduled for 24 hours per week, with shifts listed as 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m. The posted pay range is $18.10–$19.75. Physical demands are described as moderate clinical, including continual movement, standing, walking, lifting 20–50 pounds, and assisting with patient care in busy or confined clinical environments.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
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.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and indirect 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 with compassion 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 admission, discharge, and transfer.
- May perform clerical duties, including transcription and maintenance of patient charts.
- Assist patients with mobility, including sitting, standing, and walking.
- For cath lab only: stock rooms and may handle medications, sharps, and syringes on the OR field.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
