Patient Care Technician I- Inpatient, 6 East, 24 Hour, Nights

UMass Memorial Health • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities. This position may have a signing bonus available, and a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. As an integral member of the patient care team, the Patient Care Technician serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians, and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level.
• Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English clearly.
• Basic Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain calm under stress or in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment.
• Assists patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals, and nourishment.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques.
• Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks and utilizing fall prevention strategies.
• Takes and records vital signs and measures patients’ height and weight.
• Performs EKGs, Point of Care tests, and bladder scanning according to hospital standards.
• Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for transport to the lab.
• Performs other selected unit specific procedures.
• Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures.
• Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs.
• Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
• Keeps current with hospital and unit changes.

Benefits

• Signing bonus eligibility.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees