Summer Patient Care Technician , Med /Surg - Attention Nursing Students !

UR Medicine Thompson Health•Canandaigua, NY

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Gain practical clinical experience when on summer break from nursing school! It is a great way to suppliment your nursing education & make connections. Must work full time (three 12-hour shifts per week) including days/evenings/nights/weekends, and get a taste of hospital life! Start in late May/early June and make some great pay and gain invaluable experience for the 2-3 months when you are off. If you are local, we encourage you to remain per diem once school resumes and pick up more hours over school breaks! Schedule: Day/even/night rotation required. 6:45am-7:15pm or 6:45am to 7:15pm. Alternating weekend and holiday commitments. Base Range: $19.94 -$25.00 (plus differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekends), based on experience. Company Culture: Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience! Focus on CARES values : Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service Focus on Employee Wellness : Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program, Access to Success Coach Staff Recognition platforms : Shining Stars, CARESCount website

Requirements

Required – High school diploma or equivalent
Required - BLS certification
Required – Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word
Available to work rotating shifts (day, evening & night)
Able to work rotating weekends and holidays
Able to work 12 hour shifts

Nice To Haves

Preferred - Medical terminology, knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Responsibilities

Provides basic patient care with clinical competence.
Assists the Registered Nurses by providing patient care tasks and supportive duties in the acute setting.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with the medical and nursing staff in all areas within the facility.
Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Demonstrates the knowledge/skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient.
Is self directed and quickly able to adapt to variable patient care conditions and volume levels in the hospital.