Patient Care Tech

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rochester is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care in a Med/Surg unit. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, maintaining unit cleanliness, and assisting with patient admissions and transfers. Ideal candidates should have customer service skills and preferred qualifications include a CNA certification or relevant medical experience. This role requires flexibility and physical stamina, as it involves medium work and frequent mobility.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals or CNA certification preferred.
• Experience as a medical assistant/technician is a plus.
• Participation in a Patient Care Technician training program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with unit functioning.
• Take patient vital signs and ensure cleanliness and stocking of supplies.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Tech
Department: Med/Surg
Location: UMMC
Hours Per Week: 36
Schedule: Day/Evening

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

• Patient Care & Service. Provide direct patient care & indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning; provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs; take patient vital signs; ensure equipment and all facilities are clean and stocked with appropriate supplies
• Admission & Transfer of Patients. Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• None

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, preferred.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Customer Service and communication skills preferred.

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.

PAY RANGE

$18.10 - $19.75