Patient Care Tech - Radiology - Per Diem at Rochester Regional Health – NEWARK, New York

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day
• Medical, Dental & Vision Programs tailored to Your Needs
• Employee Assistance Program including free Mental Health
• Personal Time the includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays
• Retirement Savings Programs
• Tuition Assistant & Reimbursement Program

SUMMARY:

At RRH, Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) in Radiology are the "wheels on the ground," playing a vital role in uplifting humanity through care for our community. Within our busy Radiology department, PCTs are responsible for the safe and timely transport of patients between units and the Radiology department.

This position embodies our shared value of "Care Like Family" — where our care is wholehearted, because the whole person matters. As a PCT, you will make a meaningful difference to those receiving care in our Radiology department, ensuring their comfort and safety during transport.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Newark Wayne Community Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

SCHEDULE: D/E, Weekends & Holiday

ATTRIBUTES

• One year experience, healthcare preferred. \Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact successfully with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Compassion that embraces our “Care like Family” Values. “Our care is wholehearted, because the whole person matters.”

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Patient Care & Service:

Patient Observation:

• Observing patients during transport, noting any changes, and promptly reporting concerns to medical staff for further assessment.

Basic Care Assistance:

• Assisting with basic patient care during transport, including repositioning patients, and ensuring overall comfort.

Infection Control:

• Strictly adhering to infection control protocols by properly cleaning and disinfecting transport equipment and wearing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).

Non-Clinical Patient Care and Service:

Transportation & Patient Care

• Transport patients via chair mobile, ambulance bed, stretcher, and wheelchair to designated locations.
• Inspect transport vehicles for safety before use and clean them as assigned.
• Ensure patients are properly clothed, covered, and comfortable during transport.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Support modalities with room turnover and stocking supplies within department.
• Making patient phone calls for labs or screening and reminder calls.
• For advanced modality training in MRI & CT, safely assist technologist with daily operations within the suite

Documentation:

• Maintaining accurate records of patient transport activities, including details of time, location, and any specific patient needs or considerations.

Patient Communication:

• Effectively communicating with patients, explaining transport procedures, and addressing any concerns or questions to ease patient anxiety and ensure understanding.

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: $18.10 - $19.75

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.