Patient Care Technician

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 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, 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 the patient and patient 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.
• (Cath lab only) Stock rooms, may handle meds, sharps, and syringes on the OR field.

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement: 18
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• EMT - Emergency Medical Technician - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

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.
• Associate's degree
• 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.

For disease-specific care programs, refer to the program-specific requirements of the department 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

Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00

Schedule

36 hours per week, Evening/Night shift

Location: Batavia, NY 14020