Patient Care Technician - Emergency Services

Job Title Patient Care Technician Department Emergency Services Location Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week 36 Schedule 7a-7p AND 7p-7a Summary Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined or delegated by a licensed nurse or RN. Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, being flexible to meet patient and/or unit needs. Responsibilities Provide direct patient care and indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning. Serve as a member of the care delivery team. Provide safe and competent care for patients with relation to 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. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, compassion and any other kind of support needed for the patient and patient family members. Demonstrate exceptional communication with the members of the care delivery team and model teamwork for other team members. Assist with ambulation, feeding, transferring or lifting of patients. Assist with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients. May also perform clerical duties including transcription and maintenance of patient charts. Assist patient with mobility, such as sitting, standing and walking. (Cath lab only) – Stocks rooms, may handle med, sharps and syringes in the OR field. Required Qualifications Minimum age requirement: 18 Preferred Qualifications Completion of one of the following: Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, experience as a medical assistant/technician in a health related facility or participation in a Patient Care Technician training program. Associate's degree Excellent customer service and communication skills. Physical Requirements Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. Pay Range $18.10 - $19.75 City Rochester Postal Code 14621 Base Pay Statement The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Equal Opportunity Employer Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr