What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - General Surgery (Predominantly Nights) position at Highland Hospital?
Job Description
Highland Hospital a 261 bed community teaching hospital and affiliate of the University of Rochester Medical Center is recruiting for Patient Care Techs to work full time covering predominantly night shifts. Qualified candidates must be available full time 36-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, every other weekend, and 50% of the holidays. No experience needed and you receive paid training! Must be able to commit to 5 weeks of orientation and that may require availability during all shifts. Excellent opportunity for those looking to get into the medical field and hands on patient care experience.
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) will support and provide direct patient care on the nursing unit. The PCT plays an integral role in the physical and emotional comfort of patients and their families. The PCT provides direct patient care and completes other tasks to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
PCT PAY RANGE: $19.50 - $25.25
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) will support and provide direct patient care on the nursing unit. The PCT plays an integral role in the physical and emotional comfort of patients and their families. The PCT provides direct patient care and completes other tasks to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Measure and document patient vital signs.
- Maintain, measure, and document output from drainage systems (urinary, gastric, wound).
- Bath, toilet, and groom patients.
- Position and turn patients.
- Recognize, document, and report physical, behavioral, and mental changes in patients.
- Re-stock and maintain unit patient care supplies.
- Patient and specimen transport.
- Perform EKG's
PCT PAY RANGE: $19.50 - $25.25
- The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Auto req ID
16301BR
City
Rochester
Area of Interest
Clinical Non-Nursing
Employment Status
Full-Time
Hours/Week
36-40
Job Requirements
Education:
GED or High School Diploma required for all levels.
Experience:
6 months or more direct patient care experience or a graduate of an approved CNA program preferred.
Salary : $20 - $25
