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St. Joseph's Health

Patient Care Technician - Acute Inpatient Med Surg

Syracuse, New York Full Time Posted Yesterday
Compensation $17.25 - $25.00 an hour
Specialty Medical-Surgical Nursing
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Qualifications

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Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Certifications

  • BLS/CPR certification
  • First Aid training

Preferred

  • Medical background
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Manual dexterity
The opportunity

Job Description

St. Joseph's Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct patient care on our acute inpatient medical-surgical unit. You will work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and clinical support teams to care for patients admitted to our hospitalist service, including those with a variety of acute medical and respiratory conditions.

In this role, you will perform clinical tasks that do not require nursing judgment or medication administration. Your responsibilities will include phlebotomy, EKG procedures, and other direct patient care duties as assigned. You will be accountable for the quality and safety of the care you deliver and will adhere to St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center standards of care and practice.

Schedule

  • Full-time position
  • 12-hour day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Three-day work week

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • First Aid training

Preferred Qualifications

  • Medical background
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Manual dexterity

Physical Demands

This position requires heavy work, including standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying.

Work Environment

Office and clinical setting with Exposure Class I hazards.

Education and Development

You will participate in orientation and continuing education to maintain and update knowledge and skills related to your area of expertise. You will complete population-specific competency training annually based on the populations served.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Pay range: $17.25 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience, skills, and education)
  • Daily pay option providing access to earnings immediately after your shift
  • Complimentary 24/7 on-campus fitness center access
  • 24-hour leadership support
  • Three-day work week for enhanced work-life balance
  • Improved staffing with dedicated RN onsite virtual nurse support
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