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Patient Care Tech - SJH - Float

@ Centralus Health

St. Joseph's, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Overview

Centralus Health, through Arnot Health at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, is hiring a full-time float Patient Care Technician. The role assists licensed nurses with patient care for mildly, chronically and acutely ill patients on a Monday to Sunday day/evening rotation of 40 hours per week, at a pay range of $18.11 to $22.97 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist patients under direction of licensed nurse
  • Take vital signs, pulse oximetry and specimens
  • Assist with dressing changes and patient meals
  • Report changes in patient condition to charge nurse
  • Operate equipment safely after in-service training

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Nursing aide training required
  • Phlebotomy and glucometer experience or training required
  • Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire
  • Good physical and mental health for long periods of standing

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2026-10-27
First seen by our source
2026-11-15
Source record updated
2026-11-15

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsBasic Life Support (BLS), Nursing aide training
EducationHigh school (required)

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About Arnot Health

Arnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira; Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is currently affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties.

Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Arnot Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

Learn more at www.arnothealth.org.

Summary

Assist with providing quality patient care, by performing assigned duties and specified patient care activities under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. To assist in establishing and maintaining good interpersonal relationships with patients, families, health care personnel, and other departments. The Patient Care Technician assists with the care of the mildly, chronic, and acutely ill patients. As a Patient Care Technician, you are delegated the authority, responsibility and the accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Responsibilities

  • Performs all tasks in accordance with established policy/procedures and instructed by Charge Nurse.
  • Performs and records specimen collection:
  • Assists with post mortem care.
  • Takes temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure and pulse oximetry as directed.
  • Assists with dressing changes as directed in accordance with hospital standards.
  • Reports all changes in patients' condition to the primary RN Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor.
  • Promotes adequate patient nutrition by assisting with meals and feeding patients.
  • Assists in the care of the patient in isolation.
  • Operates all equipment in a safe manner after receiving in-service on how to use the equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Phlebotomy and glucometer experience or training is required.
  • Nursing aide training is required.
  • Previous experience or job knowledge is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • None

Required Licensure/Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

Physical Requirements

  • Good physical and mental health is required because long periods of standing and walking are involved. Also, stretching and lifting are required in the care of patients, the equipment and the physical environment.

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Location: St Joe's Hospital

Department: Float

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Schedule: Monday - Sunday Day/Evening Rotation

Sign-On Bonus: $0

  • Pay Range Disclosure: $18.11 - $22.97**

Centralus Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. or for Arnot [email protected]

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