Patient Care Technician - Rochester NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Patient Care TechnicianJob Summary

As a community, we are defined by a deep commitment to excellence and high standards for patient care, equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive.

• Position Type: Regular

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)

• Shift: Rotating

• Compensation: $20.00 – $25.00 / hour

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Technician provides patient care by performing basic and selected specialized procedures that contribute to the well-being, comfort, and safety of patients.

Typical Duties

1. Direct Patient Care: Participate in delivering patient care by performing physical and psychosocial interventions, prioritizing patient comfort, safety, and well-being.

2. Technical Procedures: Perform technical procedures and report findings to nursing staff, including venipuncture for blood samples, EKGs, electrode placement, and telemetry readings.

3. Data Collection & Documentation: Collect patient data as defined by unit protocols and document findings on appropriate flow sheets.

4. Specimen Collection: Collect specimens and body fluids, perform basic testing, or deliver specimens to the appropriate laboratory for analysis following standard procedures.

5. Environment & Comfort: Attend to patient environmental needs, maintain a clean and orderly space, and offer comfort measures at the direction of the nursing staff.

6. Orientation & Support: Orient patients and families to the unit and room, providing required rights and privacy documentation.

7. Quality & Unit Operations: Participate in Quality Assurance activities and perform other duties as assigned by nursing staff to support overall unit functioning.

Supervision & Equipment

• Supervision Exercised: None

• Equipment Used: Technical and mechanical apparatus, measuring devices, diagnostic equipment, and basic office/computer equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Experience: 2 years of healthcare delivery experience in roles such as:

  • Nursing Assistant

  • Home Health Aide

  • EMT / Medic / Corps Person

  • Completion of two clinical semesters as a Nursing Student

  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Pay Details: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.