Patient Care Tech- Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Description HOW WE CARE FOR YOUAt Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First DayMedical, Dental & Vision Programs tailored to Your NeedsEmployee Assistance Program including free Mental HealthPersonal Time the includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & HolidaysRetirement Savings ProgramsTuition Assistant & Reimbursement ProgramSUMMARYProvides 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.STATUS: Full TimeLOCATION: Rochester General HospitalDEPARTMENT: PACUSCHEDULE: Day/Eve/Night- Rotating weekends & holidaysATTRIBUTESOne year experience, with direct bedside patient care is strongly preferred. For ED and ICU- 2 years' experience strongly preferred in a high acuity bedside patient care setting.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact successfully with patients, families, and healthcare team membersCompassion that embraces our Care like Family Values. Our care is wholehearted, because the whole person matters.RESPONSIBILITIESClinical Patient Care & Service:Provide and Deliver safe and competent care for patients with activities of daily living needs; Ambulating, Toileting, Transferring, Repositioning and Nutritional needs.Oral care; suctioning & denture careBed baths & showersFoley care & Ostomy care (where applicable)Linen Changes Take and record patient vital signs Pulse, Respirations, Temperature, Blood Pressure, O2Intake & OutputAll Oral IntakeUrine, Stool & Emesis outputWeights, BGsApplication of EKG leads, Specimen collection & completion of blood drawsProvide post mortem careMonitoring patients' conditions and providing updates to the healthcare teamNon-Clinical Patient Care and Service: Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patientsRoom set up for new admissionsEscorting of dischargesMaintenance of patient charts- regarding documentation of cares provided Delivery of labs where applicableImprove the patient experience and preserve a safe, clean and healthy environmentEnsure equipment and facilities are clean, and stocked with appropriate suppliesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.PAY RANGE: $17.50 - $19.15The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/VeteranMinimum Salary: 17.50

Maximum Salary: 19.15

Salary Unit: Hourly