Patient Care Tech - NICU

Department: NICU • Location: Rochester General Hospital • Hours Per Week: 24

About the role

Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined or delegated by a licensed nurse or RN. Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, being flexible to meet patient and/or unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning.
• Participate as a member of the care delivery team.
• Provide safe and competent care for patients related to nutritional needs, skin integrity, elimination, and hygiene, 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 support for patients and their family members.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication with members of the care delivery team, modeling teamwork.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, transferring, or lifting of patients.
• Assist with the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Perform clerical duties including transcription and maintenance of patient charts.
• Assist patients with mobility, such as sitting, standing, and walking.
• In the Cath lab only: stock rooms, handle meds, sharps, and syringes on the OR field.

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement: 18
• Completion of one of the following preferred:
  • Nursing Fundamentals
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
  • Experience as a medical assistant/technician in a health-related facility
  • Participation in a Patient Care Technician training program
• Associates degree (preferred)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Physical Requirements

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

Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM shifts available