Patient Care Tech, Co-Op Student, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Marlborough, MA

25d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, this is a paid, educational position for students enrolled in appropriate coursework with an area technical high school to perform a variety of patient care activities that meet the personal needs and comfort of patients. Responsible to the Nurse Director and/or designee of the patient care unit to which he/she is assigned. This is a temporary position where incumbents may be considered for permanent employment upon high school graduation. 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.

Requirements

CPR certification.
CNA certification.
Must be the age of 17 or older.
Current Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of hire.
Must possess the following skills: reading, writing and simple mathematical calculations
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
Ability to communicate effectively verbally
Manual dexterity required to perform tests and to complete treatments
Ability to understand and follow through on instructions

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Recent sub-acute or acute care patient care assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, and according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, assists in data collection and care and treatment of patients.
Demonstrates understanding of comfort measures required of population served.
Performs patient care activities as prescribed by and under the direct supervision of the registered nurse/preceptor based on established protocols.
Effectively communicates with patients, families, and staff as necessary.
Works collaboratively in a team model of care.
Adheres to standards of care appropriate to patients assigned and consistent with job skills.
Utilizes the correct format for all documentation.
Reports significant patient information in a timely manner, collaborates with department caregivers.
Uses effective/respectful communication techniques based on the level of understanding.
Supports new techniques/procedures to improve efficiency and quality of patient care.
Maintains/promotes a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, visitors, and other staff members.
Accurately performs hand hygiene and PPE (personal protective equipment).
Trained to perform accurate EKGs (under the direct supervision of the registered nurse/preceptor).
Identify guidelines for oxygen safety.
Trained to accurately places cardiac electrode leads on patients (under the direct supervisor of the registered nurse/preceptor).
Assists in performing ADL (activities of daily living) with patients including oral hygiene.
Assist with feeding patients/ and patients on feeding precautions.
Answer call bells/bed and chair alarms promptly.
Assists to ambulate patients independently and/or with assistive devices (wheelchair, cane, etc.). This will not include any lifting devices.
Provide Skin Care and inform preceptor of any changes.
Accurately obtains and documents vital signs, height, and weights/informs preceptor of results.
Trained to obtain fingerstick blood sugar (only under the direct supervisor of the registered nurse/preceptor).
Maintains and adheres to patients on precautions.
Performs urinary catheter care adhering to infection prevention scan (under the direct supervisor of the registered nurse/preceptor).
Observes and is trained to do bladder scan (under the direct supervisor of the registered nurse/preceptor).
Records intake and output and bowel movement as indicated.
Adhere to fall risk precautions and if patient is identified as a fall risk report to registered nurse/preceptor.
Has been oriented and understands responses to hospital wide codes (such as Code Yellow, Code Blue, and Rapid Responses).
Education will be provided on Suicidal Patients and Care, but no direct care for this patient population.
Reports status and or changes in patient condition to supervising registered nurse or licensed practical nurse appropriately and in a timely manner.
Documents patient care activities accurately and completely and according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains the cleanliness and safety of assigned patient care areas, clean rooms and clutter free hallways.
Transports patients, equipment, and collects specimens, etc. as requested.
Appropriately assembles, sets up, and cleans equipment for various procedures.
Performs clerical functions as requested.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. All responsibilities are essential job functions.