Patient Care Tech II - Inpatient, Memorial Campus Float Pool, 32 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

3d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an appropriate licensed clinician and in keeping with unit-specific standards, the Patient Care Tech II provides patient care to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort and assists members of the healthcare team. The position requires completion of the full competencies outlined by Nursing Professional Practice for PCT II. As an integral member of the patient care team, the caregiver serves patients, nurses, physicians, and colleagues who support the delivery of care and services. This is a 32-hour-per-week position on the Memorial Campus Float Pool, scheduled for day shifts from 0645 to 1515. The schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday. The role is non-exempt and represented by SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees). The listed hiring range is $19.74–$26.96 based on a 40-hour full-time schedule; compensation for reduced schedules is prorated and may vary according to scheduled hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process. The position works indoors in a patient care environment. It involves frequent standing, walking, and bending, and may involve pushing heavy equipment. The caregiver must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have the dexterity, hearing, and vision needed to take direction, adjust equipment, and observe and describe patient conditions.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Demonstrated competency attainment at the Patient Care Technician I level, with at least 800 hours and six months of work as a PCT I; alternatively, six months of prior inpatient or outpatient direct patient care experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English clearly and concisely.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Computer skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to gather information, build relationships that support collaborative work, and provide exceptional patient service.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability in routine situations.
Ability to remain calm under stress or in emergency situations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and meet the described physical demands of the position.

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 when needed in accordance with training, education, and direction.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, ambulation, meals, and nourishment.
Move, lift, position, and transport patients using appropriate safety techniques and body mechanics.
Perform patient safety checks, use directed fall-prevention devices or strategies, and follow restraint policy standards when caring for restrained patients.
Take and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry; measure and record patient height and weight.
Perform EKGs, Point of Care tests, and bladder scans according to hospital standards; collect, label, and prepare specimens for transport to the laboratory.
Perform phlebotomy in certain locations.
Complete selected unit-specific procedures, such as changing telemetry batteries, checking unit 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 and setting up equipment and supplies, using sterile technique when indicated, positioning and supporting the patient, and cleaning up afterward.
Observe, measure, and record oral food and fluid intake; set up full-strength tube-feeding solutions and refill feeding bags as directed; empty and record approved outputs from sources such as Foley catheters, ostomy appliances, and drainage systems; and perform ostomy care for established ostomate patients as directed.
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, families, visitors, and others.
Replenish patient and unit supplies and equipment.
Request assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
Stay current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards, books, bulletin boards, and posted notices, and by regularly reading and responding to UMMHC emails.
Precept new Patient Care Technicians.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed; use quality improvement in daily operations; and comply with health and safety requirements.
Demonstrate respect for diverse views and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and perform other similar duties as required or directed.