Patient Care Technician

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

9d • $23 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Patient Care Technician provides basic direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. Duties include collecting and documenting vital signs and other health-status information, answering call lights, assisting patients with activities of daily living and transfers, and performing clerical tasks. This position is 0.6 FTE, working 48 hours per two-week pay period in 8-hour day/evening shifts, with occasional weekend rotation. The role is in the Main Operating Room Preop/Postop department in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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 meet at least one of the following BLS requirements: current American Heart Association certification; current American Red Cross certification; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to perform medium work, including lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, measure, and document patient health-status data, including vital signs, weights, and intake and output, as assigned.
• Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, personal care, grooming, hygiene, comfort, skin integrity, and population-specific needs under RN direction.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, range of motion, movement, and rooming according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Answer patient call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Assist patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding throughout the unit and facility.
• Complete admission, discharge, and transfer functions according to system workflow.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients as needed.
• Perform clerical duties, assist with patient registration, and process physician orders accurately and promptly.
• Document relevant patient information and care according to guidelines to support accurate billing.
• Transport medication from the unit tube system to a secure location according to facility standards.
• Clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders using the Electronic Medical Record system workflow.
• May order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials; print Release of Information packets; review authorization forms and obtain signatures; and schedule procedures or appointments.
• Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; use appropriate equipment and body mechanics to prevent injury during transfers, lifts, and transports.
• Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor, and use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care.
• May handle hazardous waste, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it and following emergency response procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• 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 to 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed