Patient Care Technician

The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting nursing staff with basic care and assisting patients and their families through the surgical process.

Responsibilities

· Serve as a personal contact, provide support and help to alleviate stress for families of surgical patients during the perioperative period;

· Track the patient's surgical journey and alert patient's family of their status as applicable;

· Observe patient's condition and immediately communicate changes or concerns to the assigned RN or a supervisor;

· Assist in transferring patients from bed to stretcher and vice versa as needed;

· Follow emergency procedures including use of CPR if necessary;

· Escort patients out of the building following discharge;

· Stock department equipment and supplies.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, and efforts or work conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

· Certifications/Education

o High School Diploma/GED;

· Experience:

o Performing customer service duties.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience providing patient care.

An individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential job functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Benefits

Check out our home page by clicking on "View all jobs" to explore the many benefits ROC provides to employees, from medical insurance to paid time off and beyond! This position is eligible for full-time benefits and would work a 40 hour per week schedule at our main clinic in Downtown Reno.