Patient Care Tech

Patient Care Technician

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.

Emergency Department, Newark Wayne Hospital

Hours Per Week : Per Diem

Schedule : Day / Evening / Night

Attributes

Completion of one of the following is strongly preferred : Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification -OR- one (1) year experience as a medical assistant / technician in a health-related facility

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Compassionate, warm and patient focused

Responsibilities

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

Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients

Education

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

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.

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 Range

$17.50 - $19.15

City : Newark

Postal Code : 14513

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.