Allina Health System-posted 2 days ago
$21 - $30/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Shakopee, MN

Join our dedicated team as a Patient Care Technician at our Level 3 Trauma Center, where you’ll provide essential care and support to patients under the guidance of experienced nurses and physicians. You’ll play a vital role in monitoring health status, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our patients. Be part of a compassionate team that makes a difference in the lives of those in need, at a facility renowned for its 24/7 expert care during medical emergencies.

  • 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.
  • Assist 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 interventions according to identified critical elements of each procedure.
  • Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.
  • Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and population specific needs of the patient.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
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