Patient Care Technician at Ellis Medicine – Schenectady, New York

Patient Care Technician

Do you have experience of working in a hospital and want to grow into a profession that makes a positive impact? Do you thrive on diverse teams? We are looking for a dynamic team-player who believes that collaboration, communication, and compassion drive service. At Ellis Medicine, the county's premier healthcare provider, we are committed to these values and work every day to meet the health and wellness needs of our community with excellence. If this describes you, then we want to speak to you about our Patient Care Technician position.

WHAT WILL I GET AT ELLIS MEDICINE?

• Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance that starts on DAY ONE!
• Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including six paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account allow you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones.
• Free yearlong unlimited CDTA Navigator Pass including Free CDTA bike share program.
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Life Insurance

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO BE A PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN?

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare terminology/coursework preferred, BLS certification preferred, prior healthcare experience preferred.

• Should be able to push/pull/lift/move 35 lb. Perform manual tasks and data entry. Mobility and communication in English.

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS A PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN?

Job Summary:

Assists professional staff under RN supervision, ensuring patient safety, care, and comfort. Perform direct and indirect patient care, technical tasks, and clerical duties. Assists patients with Bathing, Bedding, Toileting and Dressing.

Responsibilities:

• Safety: Prevent falls, report hazards, check equipment.
• Patient Care: Aid with hygiene, ADL devices, perineal care.
• Skin Care: Turn/position patients, inspect skin.
• Meals: Aid with feeding, record intake/output.
• Elimination: Aid with toileting, catheter care.
• Equipment: Uses patient care/transport equipment, performs technical procedures.
• Record vital signs, perform EKGs, glucose monitoring.
• Customer Service: Interact tactfully with patients, families, staff.
• Clerical: Answer phones, keep records, coordinate patient movement.
• Ownership: Follow dress code, accept feedback, support policies, take part in activities.

EEOC Statement: Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws, reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

Salary Range: $16.63-24.11/hour (Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.)