Patient Care Technician I- Inpatient, North Pavilion, 4/5, 24 Hour, Days

About the role

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities. This position may have a signing bonus available.

Responsibilities

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
  • Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
  • 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.
  • Affords assistance 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).
  • Measures and records patients’ weights and heights.
  • Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning.
• 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.
  • Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as 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.
  • Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
  • Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
  • Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I.
    • Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
• 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.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Hiring Range: $18.92 - $26.96

Schedule

Scheduled Hours: 7a-3p Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)