Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical

About the role

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system caring for individuals, families, and communities in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We prioritize exceptional care, whole person care, and enriching careers for our patients, staff, and community.

Responsibilities

• Observes, collects, and documents health status data as assigned.
• Completes measurements according to critical elements of policy/procedures, which may include: temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output.
• Reports immediately to the RN observations/health status data that are not within normal limits for the patient or are significantly changed.
• Aid patients with activities of daily living (ADL) which could include toileting, bathing, dressing, eating etc. with direction from the Registered Nurse.
• Documents according to documentation guidelines.
• Performs personal care/interventions as assigned.
• Assist patients, family members and visitors with way finding on the unit and throughout the facility. May assist with patient transfer, movement and/or rooming.
• Completes admission/discharge/transfer functions per system workflow.
• Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
• Maintains skin integrity.
• Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.
• Completes clerical duties and assists with patient registration.
• Performs accurate and timely processing of physician orders.
• Thoroughly document relevant patient information (or care) to assure accurate billing.
• Transport medication from the tube system on the unit to secure location in accordance with facility standards.
• Clarifies, communicates, prioritizes, and transcribes written orders per Electronic Medical Record system workflow.
• May order, validate and store supplies and patient education materials.
• May need to print Release of Information (ROI) packet for discharge to nursing home or other facilities.
• Review and explain authorization forms with patient and obtain signatures if applicable.
• Schedules procedures/appointments as needed.
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
• Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care.
• May handle hazardous waste (identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must meet one of the following requirements: 18 years of age OR: 17 years of age with high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet one of the following requirements: Completion of one semester of clinical rotations with an accredited nursing program OR: Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program OR: Completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program OR: NREMT certification upon hire OR: Previous direct patient care experience.
• Licenses/Certifications Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire).
• Physical Demands Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period)8 & 12-hour evening/night shiftsEvery 3rd weekend rotation (Friday - Sunday), 7:00PM - 7:30AM

Qualifications

• This position will work in the fast-paced medical/surgical and special care unit.
• Will be required to work certain holidays.

Pay

Pay Range: $21.76 to $28.57 per hour

Schedule

This is a 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) position working 8 & 12-hour evening/night shifts. Every 3rd weekend rotation (Friday - Sunday), 7:00PM - 7:30AM.