Patient Care Tech II-Inpatient, West 2, 24 Hours, Nights

About the role

This position is open to current UMass Memorial Health caregivers only. Applications should be submitted through Workday.

Responsibilities

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
• 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.
• Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).
• Measures and records patients’ height and weight.
• Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards.
• Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.
• Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
• Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing the patient with emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
• Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.
• Refills tube feeding bags as directed.
• Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.
• Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
• Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
• Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
• Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC emails on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support.
• Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care 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.
• Proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
• Able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Skills

• Clear communication.
• Observation and intervention skills.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Basic medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

Details on benefits will be provided upon hire.

Pay

The hiring range is $19.74 - $26.96 per hour. Final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

The shift is 3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 24.