Patient Care Tech - Full-Time

Job Title: Patient Care Technician Department: Med/Surg Location: Clifton Springs Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights, every other weekend and holiday. SUMMARY: Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined/delegated by a licensed nurse or RN. Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, being flexible meeting patient and/or unit needs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct patient care & indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning. Participates as a member of the care delivery team. Provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & 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. Demonstrates exceptional communication with the members of the care delivery team modeling 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 & maintenance of patient charts. Assists patient with mobility, such as sitting, standing, and walking. (Cath lab only) - Stocks rooms, may handle meds, sharps and syringes on 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. Associates degree Excellent customer service and communication skills. EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - 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. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $19.00 - $21.00 CITY: Clifton Springs POSTAL CODE: 14432 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. 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. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.