A Health Technician or Technologist (Other) performs medical tests and operates diagnostic equipment. May specialize working in mental health, emergency medicine, occupational health, or in a medical laboratory.
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
Provide direct patient care & indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning. Participates as a member of the care delivery team. Provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs including bathing, grooming and changing bed linens. Take patient vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, compassion and any other kind of support needed for the patient and patient family members. Demonstrates exceptional communication with the members of the care delivery team modeling teamwork for other team members. Assist with ambulation, feeding, transferring or lifting of patients. Assist with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients. May also perform clerical duties including transcription & maintenance of patient charts. Assists patient with mobility, such as sitting, standing, and walking. (Cath lab only) - Stocks rooms, may handle meds, sharps and syringes on the OR field.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum age requirement: 18 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. Associates degree Excellent customer service and communication skills.
EDUCATION
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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
$19.00 - $21.00
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL CODE
14621 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. 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.
