SEIU Patient Care Technician

The University of Rochester is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Hematology-Oncology Nursing Department. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, you will provide direct patient care by performing basic and specialized procedures that contribute to patient well-being, comfort, and safety.

Clinical Setting

This position is located in the Hematology-Oncology Nursing Department at the University of Rochester Medical Center, 90 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and specialized physical and psychosocial interventions as defined by the Patient Care Technician Skill Inventory
• Collect and record specimens and body fluids
• Perform direct patient care under the direct supervision of a nurse
• Perform technical procedures including venipuncture for blood samples, EKGs, electrode placement, and telemetry readings
• Collect patient data and document findings on appropriate flow sheets
• Collect specimens, perform basic tests, or send specimens to the laboratory for analysis per hospital policies
• Attend to patients' environmental needs, including straightening belongings and offering comfort measures as directed by the nurse
• Orient patients and families to the unit and patient room, and provide copies of the Patients' Bill of Rights as directed
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities as directed by the nurse
• Perform other duties as assigned by the nurse to support unit functioning and patient care delivery

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Two years of experience in health care delivery in positions such as Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, EMT, or Medic/Corps Person; OR two clinical semesters completed as a Nursing Student; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 36 scheduled weekly hours
• Rotating shifts

Compensation

• Pay range: $20.29 - $27.53 per hour
• Individual pay is set in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement (UR SEIU 027 H)
• This range represents the first and last step pay rates as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement