Patient Care Tech-General Medicine (5800)

Job Title: Patient Care Tech

Department: General Medicine (5800)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Days, 7AM-7PM

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: $17.75 - $19.40