Patient Care Tech - Medical Step Down Unit

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Tech Department: Medical Step Down Unit: Location: Rochester General Hospital: Hours Per Week: 40: 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. 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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: None 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, preferred. Associates degree preferred. C...