Patient Care Tech - Cardiac Medicine

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

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Rochester is looking for a dedicated individual to provide patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with admissions and ensuring patient needs are met. Preferred qualifications include basic nursing training or certification and strong customer service skills. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift various weights. The pay range is competitive, reflecting the responsibilities involved.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant certification, or experience as a medical assistant preferred.
• Customer service and communication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support unit functionality.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and patient transfer.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

Associates degree

Job description

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