Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical

Allina Health • Regina, VA

1d • $22 - $29 • 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 patient health data, responding to call lights, helping patients with activities of daily living and mobility, and completing clerical and patient-flow tasks. The position is in the Medical Surgical Unit and is a 0.75 FTE role (60 hours per two-week pay period), working 12-hour evening/night shifts with an every-third-weekend rotation. The role is benefits eligible.

The technician supports patient comfort, safety, and care coordination by following procedures and documentation guidelines, communicating changes in patient condition to the RN, assisting with admissions and discharges, and using equipment and safe body mechanics. The role may also involve handling hazardous waste and completing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old, or 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet at least one of the following: completion of one semester of clinical rotations in 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.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document patient health status data, including measurements such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
• Immediately report out-of-range or significantly changed patient observations to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, personal care, grooming, hygiene, comfort, and skin integrity needs as directed by the RN.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Answer patient call lights promptly, including for patients who are not assigned to the technician.
• Assist patients, families, and visitors with wayfinding; help with patient movement, transfers, and rooming.
• 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.
• Clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders using the Electronic Medical Record system workflow.
• Document relevant patient information and care according to guidelines to support accurate billing.
• Transport medication from the unit tube system to a secure location in accordance with facility standards.
• 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; report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions.
• Protect patients and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using appropriate equipment and body mechanics.
• Use equipment according to policies, procedures, manufacturer directions, and standards.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care.
• Identify, segregate, and dispose of hazardous waste when needed, and follow relevant emergency 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 coverage
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits for navigating 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed