Patient Care Technician /12 Reisman Med/Surg/ 36hrs/Rotating

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician collaborates with an inpatient nursing team to provide quality patient care on 12 Reisman, a 44-bed Inpatient Surgery and Intermediate Care unit caring for patients undergoing Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, ENT Surgery, Breast Surgery, and Colorectal Surgery. The role works with registered nurses to support patient care plans, maintain delegated competencies, help protect patients identified as at risk for preventable injury, and promptly report patient activity to the registered nurse. The position is listed as 36 hours with a rotating schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–1 years of related work experience.
• Completion of the BIDMC in-house training program.
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications at a basic level.
• Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures, generally with little or no supervision.
• Ability to address routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions and procedures and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Ability to follow general instructions and procedures; work is monitored by a supervisor or manager.
• Ability to read and write English to understand basic safety instructions, take direction, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and medical center staff.
• Ability to understand spoken English, follow basic safety instructions and direction, and communicate in basic English about routine questions.
• Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures for routine situations; specialized knowledge is not required.
• Ability to interact respectfully with employees, professional staff, and external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information, or deliver services.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Competence to provide patient care to neonatal patients from birth to 6 months, young adults ages 16–30, middle-aged adults ages 30–60, and elderly patients age 60 and older.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and to stand and/or move around for most of the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Patient care experience is strongly preferred, such as experience as a CNA or LNA, MA, ED Tech, EMT, or PCT; a PCT certificate; current enrollment in a nursing program with at least one clinical rotation completed; participation in an Allied Health, Pre-Med, or Physician Assistant program; or Home Health Aide experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a registered nurse on developing a patient's care plan.
• Develop and maintain competencies as delegated by a registered nurse.
• Maintain the safety of patients identified as at risk for preventable injury by implementing nursing safety interventions or using protective devices or equipment under registered nurse supervision.
• Report all patient activity to the registered nurse in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED