Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Stoneman 5, Med/Surg (Per Diem)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

2d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This is a per diem position on Stoneman 5, a 24-bed Medical/Surgical Unit on the East Campus specializing in GYN, Urology, general surgery, Medicine, and Oncology patients. The fast-paced unit provides post-operative care, focusing on education and interventions to assist patients in their recovery and prepare them for successful discharge home. This position requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month, with some weekend or off-shift availability required.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
0-1 years related work experience required.
Basic familiarity with computers.
Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
Completion of BIDMC in-house training program.
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.

Nice To Haves

Patient care experience strongly preferred through any of the following areas: CNA (or LNA), MA, ED Tech, EMT, PCT certificate or currently enrolled nursing student who has completed at least one clinical rotation.
Allied Health, Pre-Med, and Physician Assistant program candidates.
Home Health Aide.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with a registered nurse on developing a patient's care plan.
Develops and maintains competencies as delegated by a registered nurse.
Maintains the safety of patients who have been identified at risk for preventable injury by the implementation of nursing safety interventions or the use of protective devices/equipment under the supervision of the registered nurse.
Reports all patient activity to the registered nurse in a timely manner.