Patient Care Technician I- Inpatient, Float Pool, 24 Hour, Days

UMass Memorial Health • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

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. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and in keeping with unit specific standards, performs a variety of patient care activities to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the health care team.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level.
• Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
• Strong interpersonal skills to gather information and build relationships.

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 patient 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’ weights and heights.
• Performs EKG’s, Point of Care tests and bladder scanning.
• Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.
• 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 as needed.
• Keeps current with hospital and unit changes.

Benefits

• Signing bonus may be available.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

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