Senior Patient Care Technician/Patient Care Technician (Full Time/First Shi at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Roswell, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

21.78

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Basic Life Support, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Patient Transport, Laboratory Testing, Electrocardiograms, Customer Service, Healthcare Experience, Medical Assistance, Clinical Testing, Supply Inventory Management, Patient Registration, Direct Patient Care, Indirect Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Title: Senior Patient Care Technician/Patient Care Technician (Full Time/First Shift) Job Type: Regular Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Nursing - 8 West Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Summary: We are currently seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician or Senior Patient Care Technician to join our Nursing – 8 West department on first shift. The Senior Patient Care Technician assists nurses and providers with numerous duties involving direct and indirect patient care; assists provider with procedures; transports patients within the Institute; assists with patient flow through (ambulatory); monitors and maintains quality assurance and quality improvement activities; procures and processes laboratory test samples from patients for clinical and research testing purposes; performs phlebotomy using venipuncture, butterfly and microsampling techniques; processes proper patient registration and handling of laboratory orders for specimen acquisition within appropriate Hospital and Laboratory Information Systems; processes and routes clinical laboratory testing material to appropriate clinical testing area; maintains laboratory supply inventories and processes requests for supply orders; obtains electrocardiograms assists the unit in maintaining compliance and safety; applies infection control techniques to care. Performs all duties of the Patient Care Technician. Starting hourly rate is $21.78 for the Senior Patient Care Technician position. The Patient Care Technician assists nurses and therapists with numerous duties involving direct and indirect patient care; transports patients within the organization; picks up and delivers x-rays, supplies, mail, scans and other items as needed in the clinic; assists with patient flow through; monitors and maintains quality assurance and quality improvement activities. Starting hourly rate is $18.55 for the Patient Care Technician position. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience for Senior Patient Care Technician Certification Requirement Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Education and Experience 1. Associate’s degree and the national certification as a Medical Assistant; or 2. High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time patient care experience and the national certification as a Patient Care Technician. NOTE: 1. As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within six (6) months of their appointment to this title. 2. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices. Required Education and Experience for Patient Care Technician 1. High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time direct patient experience; or 2. High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in a healthcare setting; or 3. High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time face-to-face customer service experience; or 4. Matriculation in a Nursing Program. NOTE: Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational pra Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law. Reasonable Accommodation Request RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Our Core Values RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect. Historical Compensation Information Statement Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, America's first cancer center founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park. As one of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell has over 3,300 employees, including over 200 physicians and scientists and 400 nurses. It’s a new era at Roswell Park. Leading the way in cancer research, treatment and education for more than a century, today Roswell Park is setting our course for a second century of extraordinary advances in cancer research and treatment. Equipped with the best facilities, the sharpest and most creative minds, and the single objective of curing cancer, we stand on the threshold of historic discovery.

Responsibilities

The Senior Patient Care Technician assists nurses and providers with direct and indirect patient care, transports patients, and monitors quality assurance activities. They also perform phlebotomy, manage laboratory test samples, and maintain compliance and safety standards.