Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical/Special Care Unit

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 whole person care, invest in your well-being, and enrich your career.

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.
• Aid 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.
• Performs 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. frequently. 7 FTE (56 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour night shifts Every other weekend

Pay

Pay Range: $21.76 to $28.57 per hour

Benefits

Benefits Include Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program