Patient Care Tech, Emergency Department, 32 Hours, 7AM-3PM

Major Responsibilities

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment.
• Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
• Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.

Position Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency attainment in the PCT II level or 1 year of acute care/hospital experience or 1 year of EMT Paramedic experience.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Medical Terminology.
• Computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
• Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations and requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

• Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
• Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.
• Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.
• Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in the provided job posting.

Pay

The final offer may vary within the range of $16.88 - $29.96 based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

Scheduled Hours: 6:45A-3:15P
Shift: Shift 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours
Cost Center: 10021 - 2340 Emergency Room
Union: SHARE Marlborough

Qualifications

License/Certification/Education Required: Minimum of a high school education or GED. Current Basic Life Support.

Skills

Required: Demonstrated competency attainment in the PCT II level or 1 year of acute care/hospital experience or 1 year of EMT Paramedic experience.

Requirements

Experience/Skills Required: Demonstrated competency attainment in the PCT II level or 1 year of acute care/hospital experience or 1 year of EMT Paramedic experience.

Additional Information

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.