Patient Care Tech - Senior Lipson Cancer Institute - Clifton Springs

Job Title: Patient Care Tech - Senior
Department: Lipson Cancer Institute - Clifton Springs
Location: 2 Coulter Rd, Clifton Springs NY
Hours Per Week: 37
Schedule: 8-4:30p
 

SUMMARY:

Rochester Regional's Senior Patient Care Technician provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined and delegated by a licensed nurse. Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, being flexible meeting patient and/or unit needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides guidance to Patient Care Technicians including but not limited to scheduling, patient care deployment.
• Employ safe and competent care for patients with relationship to the patient’s hygiene, skin integrity, nutritional and elimination needs.
• Assist with the admission, discharge, transfer, transport and repositioning of patients.
• Perform correct procedures in the collection and disposition of specimens. Perform and record technical procedures as delegated.
• Observe, report, and document questionable patient conditions to the licensed nurse on duty.
• Ensure medical equipment is clean, maintained and functional and refers equipment for needed repairs.
• Monitors and maintains unit supply usage.
• Implements appropriate interventions to address the mobility needs of the patient.
• Unit secretarial responsibilities and special projects
• Scheduling follow up examinations, testing and in Surgical Services, possible scrub duties
• Secure transport of non-controlled medications from pharmacy to unit and from unit-to-unit when transporting patients in accordance with designated process.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age requirement: 18
• 2 years experience in Patient Care Technician role
  OR
• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals or C.N.A certification
  OR
• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant, Medical Technician, or Technologist in a healthcare setting, or successful completion of a Patient Care Technician training program.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common 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:

$20.00 - $22.50Clifton Springs14432

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, 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.