Patient Care Tech - PACU

About the role

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. Department: Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Location: Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY 14621.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts between 7:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m.; on-call weekend requirement. 40 hours per week.

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, skin integrity, elimination, and hygiene needs, 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 family members.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication with care delivery team members, modeling teamwork.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, transferring, or lifting of patients.
• Assist with 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.
• Stock rooms; may handle medications, sharps, and syringes on the OR field (cath lab only).

Requirements

• Minimum age: 18 years.

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.
• Associate's degree.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Moderate clinical role: patient-facing with continual movement including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., pushing and pulling medical equipment, and assisting with patient positioning. Frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Substantial emotional and cognitive demands involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. For disease-specific care programs, refer to program-specific requirements for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay

$19.00 – $21.00 per hour. The posted pay range is a good-faith representation of potential base pay for this position; it may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual hourly rates could vary based on position details, FTE, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.