Patient Care Tech - Specialty Care Unit at Rochester Regional Health – ROCHESTER, New York

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.

The Special Care Unit (SCU) plays a critical role in supporting patients undergoing procedures in Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, and Electrophysiology. This unit is responsible for both pre-procedural preparation and post-procedural recovery, making it a key touchpoint for patient safety, comfort, and continuity of care.

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
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6 months experience in an acute setting preferred.

• 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.

• Customer Service and communication skills preferred.