What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech-Surgical Step Down position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
SUMMARY
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.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: RGH
DEPARTMENT: Surgical Step Down
SCHEDULE: Rotating day, evening, night. Every other weekend/holiday
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
- Patient Care & Service. 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
- Admission & Transfer of Patients. Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients
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.
PAY RANGE: $17.75 - $19.40
Salary : $18 - $19
