Patient Care Technician

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves.

St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace-the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago. Job Requisition: PATIE001729 Employment Type: Full-time Shift: Nights/ Every other weekend Hours Per Week: 24-hour/week Hiring Range: Starting at $18.

39-$24.59 hourly Starting rate of $21.15 hourly The posted pay range contains shift differentials. This position is eligible for additional compensation based on the shifts worked. Weekday evening shift - additional 10% Weekday night shift - an additional 15% Weekend day shift - an additional 10% Weekend evening & night shifts - an additional 21% The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities

Aids with movement and placement of patients. Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living. Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Documents necessary records. Keeps patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment. Ability to register and function dually as a unit coordinator is also a requirement of the job.

Education

High school diploma/GED required, or minimum of three (3) years experience required. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Required Skills

Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job. Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive. Excellent customer service skills Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion. Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.

Demonstrates flexibility Takes initiative Able to work in a fast-paced environment Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel). Strong organizational skills. Effective interpersonal skills.

Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner. Ability to work as part of a team and independently Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.