Patient Care Technician I -Inpatient, 4 East, 32 hours, Evenings

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

5d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs patient care activities and receives workplace education and training to assist the healthcare team. The role is based indoors in a patient care environment and is scheduled for 32 hours per week, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with every other weekend and every other holiday. The technician supports patient comfort and safety, communicates observations and changes to the RN, assists with activities of daily living and patient movement, records vital signs and intake/output, performs designated tests and procedures, and assists clinicians with treatments. The position also includes maintaining equipment and supplies, following department policies and safety requirements, and communicating respectfully with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues. The posting states a hiring range of $18.92–$26.96, based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week. Part-time compensation is prorated according to scheduled hours and other listed considerations. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English clearly and concisely.
Basic computer skills.
Basic medical terminology knowledge.
Ability to remain calm under stress or in emergency situations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform work involving frequent standing and walking, possible pushing of heavy equipment, and frequent bending.
Hand dexterity, hearing, and vision sufficient to take direction, adjust equipment, and observe and describe patient observations.

Responsibilities

Communicate observations and patient changes promptly and clearly to the RN, 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 daily living activities, 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, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry; measure and record patient height and weight.
Perform EKGs, point-of-care tests, and bladder scans; collect, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory transport.
Perform designated unit 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, gathering equipment and supplies, helping position the patient, providing emotional support, and cleaning up afterward.
Observe, measure, and record oral food and fluid intake; refill tube-feeding bags as directed; and empty and record approved output from sources such as Foley catheters, ostomy appliances, and drainage systems.
Perform ostomy care for established ostomate patients as directed.
Respond sensitively to patient 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 as needed.
Seek help from identified resources when additional direction is needed.
Stay informed about hospital and unit changes by reading communications and responding regularly to UMMHC emails.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, attend required meetings or educational events, and demonstrate quality improvement in daily work.
Follow health and safety requirements, uphold Standards of Respect, and maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.