Patient Care Tech - Med/Surg - FT - Night Shift

Rochester Regional Health•Village of Newark, NY

4d•$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 flexibly responds to patient and unit needs. This position is in the Med/Surg – 2 South department at Newark Wayne Hospital, working 36 hours per week from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday.

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, competent care addressing 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 support to patients and their family members.
Communicate effectively with care delivery team members and model teamwork.
Assist with patient ambulation, feeding, transferring, and lifting.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Perform clerical duties as needed, including transcription and maintenance of patient charts.
Assist patients with mobility, including sitting, standing, and walking.
For Cath Lab only: stock rooms and possibly handle medications, sharps, and syringes on the OR field.