Patient Care Tech, Med Surg, 32 Hours, Days

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, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).
• 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.
• Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.
• Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning.
• 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.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.

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.
• Proven ability to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

SkillsNone specified in the provided job posting.

Benefits

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

Pay

The final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

Scheduled Hours: 0645-1515 Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 32

Cost Center: 10021 - 0226 Nursing 2

Union: SHARE Marlborough