What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician , Observation Unit position at UR Medicine Thompson Health?
Not only is the award-winning UR Thompson Health the premier healthcare provider in the Finger Lakes region, it is also a wonderful place to work! It offers amazing opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the entire system. Now is a great time to join this family of compassionate, mission-driven care providers who are truly making a difference in the lives of so many within our community. When you come to work at Thompson, you are not simply ‘getting a job,’ you are starting a career with job security and peace of mind.
Schedule: Full Time, three 12-hour shifts per week, Day/Evening/Night rotation including every other weekend
Responsibilities:
- Provides basic patient care with clinical competence.
- Assists the Registered Nurses by providing patient care tasks and supportive duties in the acute setting.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
- Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with the medical and nursing staff in all areas within the facility.
- Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Demonstrates the knowledge/skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient.
- Is self directed and quickly able to adapt to variable patient care conditions and volume levels in the hospital.
Qualifications:
- Required – High school diploma or equivalent
- Required - BLS certification
- Required – Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word
- Preferred - Medical terminology, knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
- Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
- Four weeks paid time off
- Access to Success coaches
- Free parking
Hours:
- Available to work rotating shifts (day, evening & night)
- Able to work rotating weekends and holidays
- Able to work 12 hour shifts
Company Culture:
Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience!
- Focus on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service
- Focus on Employee Wellness: Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program, Access to Success Coach
- Staff Recognition platforms: Shining Stars, CARESCount website
Pay Range: $18.64 - $21.50
Starting Pay: Based on Experience
Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Salary : $6,000
