Patient Care Tech (Ancillary Float Pool) - 32 Hours/week Evening Shift

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

43d•$20 - $25

About The Position

This is a great opportunity to be part of a 4-time Magnet Recognized Community Hospital. The Ancillary Float Pool Care Technician performs the combined duties of a Patient Care Technician, Patient Sitter and Unit Coordinator, as required. As a member of the Patient Care Team, you will ensure that the patient and family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner, responding to the needs of patients/family members in a timely manner and maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor at all times

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent.
Three (3) years experience in health care or nursing services.
Successful completion of courses in EKG and Phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

Assists with any examinations, procedures, tests, treatments that have been taught through formal training which main include: Using glucometer, hoyer lift, obtaining vital signs, urinalysis, blood glucose, microalbumin, and A1C. Takes vital signs and weights.
Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in a manner which maintains patient privacy and safety. Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary. Responds to call lights in a timely manner. Assists with ambulation and/or transfers.
Provides complete hygienic care to patients which may include distributing linens, making beds, changing linens, changing briefs, bedpans, urinals, and catheters. Administers cleansing enemas.
Applies principles of prevention to maintain skin integrity and skeletal muscular alignment. Changes simple dry sterile dressings.
Assists self-care Ostomy patients with pouching and preventative skin care.
Prepares and administers hot and cold applications including sitz bath, soaks and packs.
Applies supportive appliances, i.e. slings, ace bandages, elastic stockings and binders, when appropriate.
Obtains, documents and reconciles allergy and medication lists.
Collects and prepares specimens and relevant documentation for transportation to off-site laboratory, assuring accuracy in labeling and documenting. Update and reconcile all lab results in EMR.
Monitors and replenishes medical supplies. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains diagnostic equipment. Arranges for any replacement/upgrades to all medical devices.
Assists with medical, office, or clinical staff with clerical support necessary to ensure efficient practice procedures which may include: greeting patients, scheduling appointments, answering phones, taking messages and patient mailings.
Assists and provides assistance to other employed physician practices as required and will perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.