Patient Care Tech I -Inpatient, Memorial Campus West 3 - Per diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

8d•$15 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities and receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in caring for patients. The position is part of an inpatient care team and serves patients, nurses, physicians, and other colleagues who support care delivery. Work takes place indoors in a patient care environment. The role includes communicating patient observations and changes to the RN, observing high-risk patients as assigned, supporting a safe environment, assisting with daily living activities, and helping move and position patients. The technician takes and records vital signs and measurements; performs EKGs, point-of-care tests, and bladder scans; and collects, labels, and prepares specimens for transport. The technician also assists with treatments and procedures, records intake and output, replenishes supplies, and maintains equipment. This is a per-diem position with a mixed shift schedule. The posted hiring range is $15.00–$25.26, based on a 40-hour full-time schedule; final compensation varies with scheduled hours and other stated factors. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

Minimum high school education or GED.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.
Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and concisely in English.
Basic computer skills.
Basic medical terminology knowledge.
Ability to remain calm under stress or in emergency situations.
Ability to work indoors in a patient care environment and perform the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and walking most of the time, and frequent bending; pushing heavy equipment may be required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for listed requirements where certification, licensure, or registration is not required.

Responsibilities

Communicate clearly and promptly with the RN about patient observations and changes, including changes in skin condition, vital signs, or mental status.
Provide constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
Help maintain a safe environment, use de-escalation interventions, and participate in restraints as directed and in accordance with training and education.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, ambulation, meals, and nourishment.
Move, lift, position, and transport patients using proper safety techniques and body mechanics.
Perform patient safety checks, use directed fall-prevention strategies, and follow restraint policy standards when caring for restrained patients.
Take and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation; measure and record patient height and weight.
Perform EKGs, point-of-care tests, and bladder scans; collect, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory transport.
Perform unit-specific procedures, such as changing telemetry batteries, checking equipment, cleaning equipment between patients, and storing supplies properly.
Assist an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing the patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping position the patient, providing emotional support, and cleaning up afterward.
Observe, measure, and record oral food and fluid intake; refill tube-feeding bags as directed; empty and record approved output from sources such as Foley catheters, ostomy appliances, and drainage systems; and perform directed ostomy care for established ostomate patients.
Respond sensitively to patient needs, provide information, and build positive rapport and relationships.
Communicate respectfully and in a culturally and age-appropriate manner with patients, staff, family members, visitors, and others.
Replenish patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
Request assistance from identified resources when additional direction is needed.
Keep current with hospital and unit changes by reviewing communications and regularly reading and responding to UMMHC emails.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, health and safety requirements, and applicable quality-improvement practices.
Attend meetings, conferences, or seminars as required or directed; maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance; and perform other similar duties as required or directed.