Patient Care Tech - Medical Short Stay

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, MN

10d•$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 or RN. The role also supports the general management and organization of the patient care unit and adapts to patient and unit needs. This position is in the Medical Short Stay Unit at Rochester General Hospital, with 36 hours per week on 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts and rotating weekends.

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 support activities that facilitate unit functioning.
Participate as a member of the care delivery team.
Provide safe, 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 their family members and provide needed support.
Communicate effectively with care delivery team members and model teamwork.
Assist with patient ambulation, feeding, transferring, and lifting.
Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transfer.
Assist patients with mobility, including sitting, standing, and walking.
May perform clerical duties, including transcription and maintenance of patient charts.
For cath lab roles only: stock rooms and may handle medications, sharps, and syringes on the OR field.