Patient Care Technician CVICU

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

4d • $23 - $31 • 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 role includes collecting and documenting vital signs and other health-status information, responding to call lights, assisting patients with activities of daily living and mobility, and completing clerical and administrative duties. The position is in the CVICU at Allina Health in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

This is a 0.8 FTE position, listed as 64 hours per two-week pay period and 32 hours per week. The schedule combines 8- and 12-hour day/evening shifts and includes every-third-weekend rotation. The role also involves following patient-care procedures, documenting care, supporting safe transfers, handling certain medication and hazardous-waste processes, and contributing to quality-improvement activities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age, or 17 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet at least one of the following: completion of one semester of clinical rotations with an accredited nursing program; successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; NREMT certification upon hire; or previous direct patient care experience.
• Must have at least one of the following: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to perform medium work, lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document health-status data as assigned, including measurements such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
• Immediately report abnormal or significantly changed patient observations and health-status data 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.
• Perform assigned personal care and interventions, following the critical elements of applicable procedures.
• Answer patient call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Assist patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding; assist with patient transfers, movement, and rooming as needed.
• Support patient ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Maintain skin integrity, personal comfort, and population-specific patient needs.
• Complete admission, discharge, and transfer functions according to system workflow.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients with them.
• Perform clerical duties, assist with patient registration, and process physician orders accurately and promptly.
• Document relevant patient information and care thoroughly to support accurate billing.
• Transport medication from the unit tube system to a secure location in accordance with facility standards.
• Clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders according to Electronic Medical Record workflow.
• Order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials as needed.
• Print Release of Information packets for discharge to nursing homes or other facilities as needed.
• 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 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.
• Handle hazardous waste as needed, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it, maintaining container integrity, and knowing emergency response procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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