Patient Care Tech-CT

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rochester seeks a Patient Care Tech to provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of licensed nurses. The role involves ensuring cleanliness in patient areas, assisting with patient admissions, and addressing nutritional and hygiene needs. Candidates should prefer completion of nursing fundamentals or similar training and possess strong customer service and communication skills. This per diem position offers flexibility to meet patient needs in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a medical assistant/technician in a health-related facility preferred.
• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals or similar training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care based on treatment plans.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Ensure cleanliness and supply of equipment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Tech

Department: CT

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: Per Diem (Variable)

Schedule: Weekday 8 hour shifts

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