Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical Unit- 36 hours per week - Day/Evening shift
About The Position
As a member of the Patient Care Team at Lowell General Hospital / Tufts Medicine, 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. The Medical Surgical Unit (M3) serves as the hospital’s orthopedic center and has been recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a center of distinction. The unit’s primary focus is orthopedics, caring for over one thousand total joint replacements annually, and also specializes in spine care and orthopedic trauma. M3 consists of 26 private rooms and cares for the aforementioned orthopedic population, as well as adult acute care patients with a wide variety of diagnoses and co-morbidities, providing comprehensive care according to the scope of care defined by the organization and Massachusetts state regulations.
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.
Benefits
- Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
