Patient Care Technician - 5AB Med/Surgery - req3720

Patient Care Technician - 5AB Med/Surgery - req3720

• Employment Type: Staff - Regular
• Employee Class: Classif'd Part Time AFSCME HSC
• Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
• Shift: 3
• Work Hours: 6:00 pm - 6:30 am
• Hours Per Week: 24
• FTE: 0.6
• Location: HSC Hospital
• Department: 5AB Med/Surgery
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: Hourly wage starting at $13.95/hr
• Grade: Classified AFSCME HSC - C1041
• Float: Yes
• Rotate: Yes
• On Call: No
• Travel: N/A
• Weekend/Holiday: Yes
• Requisition ID: req3720
• Position Control Number (PCN): H92686
• Posting Period: open until filled

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. The employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance. Position Description:

Patient Care Technician facilitates and assists in meeting the needs of the patient. These tasks are to be within the range of responsibilities that the Registered Nurse (RN) can rightfully delegate to an unlicensed patient care provider. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) follows the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Lead/Charge Nurse, the Nursing Director/ Assistant Nursing Director, as well as the House Supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. High School graduate or equivalent.

2. State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification with Ohio Department of Health is required at the time of application, OR Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification at the time of application, OR a graduate of an accredited nursing program.

3. Ability to plan and organize work and to work under supervision. Willingness to accept responsibility for patients in their care when performing delegated functions of this position and to perform delegated duties in accordance with established methods and procedures.

4. Required to maintain CPR certification/Basic Life Support.

5. Required to work some weekends and holidays.

6. May be required to rotate shifts and units and take call.

7. Ability to write legibly, speaks articulately, and follows directions accurately.

8. Ability to plan and organize work and to work under close supervision.

9. Willingness to accept responsibility for performing delegated functions of this position and to perform delegated duties in accordance with established methods and procedures.

10. Must be able to move about hospital and between workstations.

11. Ability to tolerate strenuous physical activity such as turning, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, and lifting. Must be able to move, lift, and/or carry materials and equipment weighing up to 10 lbs., 15% of the time; 20 lbs., 10% of the time; 50lbs., 2% of the time; and move materials weighing up to 100lbs., 1% of the time.



Working Conditions:

Working conditions include but are not limited to an environment of high stress where exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious agents, unpleasant odors, limited space, dust and fumes, variations in environmental temperature, hazardous chemicals, loud noise, radiation risk, laser exposure, physically demanding workloads, heavy lifting of at least 30 pounds but often more. Many repetitive activities and motions such as bending, standing and walking for extended periods of time are required. Some risk of verbal, physical and emotional aggression may be experienced.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for anaccommodation request .

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo, or at the satellite HR Office located at the Facilities Services Building, Suite 1000 on the Health Science Campus.