Patient Care Tech - Registered Nursing Student

Job Title:

Patient Care Tech
- Registered Nursing Student

Location:

Float Pool
- Various Departments Hours Per Week:
Minimum 48 hours per Quarter with a Summer and Winter Holiday

Schedule:

Day/Evening/Night/ Holiday per unit requirement

As a Registered Nursing Student, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience by rotating through three different acute care units. This experience allows nursing students to work with diverse patient populations and gain exposure to varying levels of acuity. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, you will provide direct and indirect patient care while supporting treatment plans. You will also play an important role in maintaining the organization and smooth operation of the patient care unit, helping to ensure both unit success and a positive experience for Rochester Regional patients.

We have immediate opportunities for Registered Nursing Students seeking to work on a Per Diem basis as a Patient Care Technician. This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience at the bedside! Students must be available to complete work shifts during the school year and complete the full clinical orientation prior to picking up shifts. Clinical Orientation is generally 8 to 9 shifts.

Enrolled and matriculated in an accredited registered nursing program.

Completed either 1 (one) semester of Clinical rotations and / or Fundamentals of Nursing.

Moderate
- Clinical
- Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.

Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask‑fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

$20.00 - $20.00 CITY:
Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.

It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.