Patient Care Technician Resource Pool

Allina Health • Faribault, MN

19h • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides basic direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. The position floats between the Medical Surgical unit and the Emergency Department. Care includes collecting and documenting vital signs and other health-status data, answering call lights, assisting patients with activities of daily living and transfers, and performing clerical duties.

The role also supports patient admission, discharge, transfer, registration, order processing, and scheduling workflows. The technician helps maintain patient comfort and safety, uses equipment according to policies and procedures, reports changes in patient status and environmental risks, and may assist with supplies, patient education materials, hazardous waste, and discharge authorization paperwork.

This is a 0.75 FTE position, or 60 hours every two-week pay period, with 12-hour day shifts. Weekend rotation is every third weekend, and the position also works every third holiday. The listed pay range is $20.79 to $28.31 per hour; the starting rate depends on factors including experience, education, and any applicable union agreement. Shift, weekend, or other differentials may be available.

Requirements

• Meet one of the age requirements: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one of the patient-care preparation requirements: complete one semester of clinical rotations with an accredited nursing program; successfully complete a Certified Nursing Assistant program; complete the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; hold NREMT certification upon hire; or have previous direct patient care experience.
• Meet one of the BLS requirements: current American Heart Association BLS certification, current American Red Cross BLS certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• In Wisconsin, retain CNA registration.
• Ability to perform medium work: lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document health-status data, including measurements such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
• Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and hygiene, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Document care according to documentation guidelines and document relevant patient information accurately and promptly.
• Perform assigned personal care and other interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
• Assist patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding; assist with patient transfers, movement, and rooming.
• Answer call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Support patient comfort and skin integrity, including population-specific needs.
• Complete admission, discharge, and transfer functions according to system workflow.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients as needed.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Perform clerical duties and assist with patient registration.
• Process physician orders accurately and promptly; clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders according to Electronic Medical Record workflow.
• Document relevant patient information or care to support accurate billing.
• Transport medication from the unit tube system to a secure location according to facility standards.
• May order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials.
• May print Release of Information packets for discharge to nursing homes or other facilities; review authorization forms with patients and obtain signatures when applicable.
• Schedule procedures and appointments as needed.
• Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
• Participate in quality-improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care.
• May handle hazardous waste, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; maintaining container integrity; and knowing spill, fire, and evacuation response procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• PTO/time away
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed