PCT, Med Surg Unit, 32hr, Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

2d•$15 - $25

About The Position

Under the direction of an appropriate licensed clinician and in keeping with unit-specific standards, the Patient Care Technician provides patient care to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort and assists members of the healthcare team. The technician serves patients, nurses, physicians, and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services. The role includes workplace education and training, and a PCT II must meet the full competencies outlined by Nursing Professional Practice. This is a 32-hour-per-week Med Surg Unit position scheduled from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. It includes every other weekend and every other holiday. The listed hiring range is $15.00–$25.16 based on a 40-hour schedule; compensation for part-time or reduced schedules is prorated based on scheduled hours and other listed factors. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

At least a high school education or GED.
Current Basic Life Support certification for the PCT II-level qualifications; the PCT I-level listing requires Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.
For the PCT II-level qualifications, demonstrated competency at the Patient Care Technician I level, at least 800 hours and six months as a PCT I, or six months of prior inpatient or outpatient direct patient care experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English clearly and concisely.
Medical terminology knowledge; the PCT I-level listing specifies basic medical terminology knowledge.
Computer skills; the PCT I-level listing specifies basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to gather information, build collaborative working relationships, and provide exceptional service to patients.
Problem-solving ability for routine situations.
Ability to remain calm under stress or in emergency situations.
Ability to work indoors in a patient care environment, with the hand dexterity, hearing, and vision needed to take direction, adjust equipment, and observe and describe patient conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; the work involves standing and walking most of the time, possible pushing of heavy equipment, and frequent bending.

Responsibilities

Communicate timely and clearly to 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 as directed and in accordance with training and education.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, ambulation, meals, and nourishment.
Move, lift, position, and transport patients using proper safety techniques and body mechanics.
Perform patient safety checks, use directed fall-prevention strategies or devices, and follow restraint policy standards when caring for restrained patients.
Take and record vital signs; measure and record patients’ height and weight.
Perform EKGs, Point of Care tests, and bladder scans; collect, label, and prepare specimens for transport to the lab.
Perform phlebotomy in certain locations.
Carry out selected unit-specific procedures, such as changing telemetry batteries, checking 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 the patient, providing emotional support, 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 output from approved sources, including Foley catheters, ostomy appliances, and drainage systems; perform ostomy care for established ostomate patients as directed.
Respond sensitively to patients’ 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 further direction is needed.
Stay current with hospital and unit changes by reviewing communications and responding to UMMHC emails regularly.
Precept new Patient Care Technicians when able.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; attend required meetings and seminars; apply quality improvement in daily operations; and comply with health and safety requirements.
Contribute to a professional, respectful, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment; maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance; and perform other similar duties as required or directed.