Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical

Allina Health • Cambridge, MA

7d • $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 information, assisting with activities of daily living and mobility, responding to call lights, and performing clerical and unit-support duties. The position is in the Medical Surgical Unit and is listed as a 0.6 FTE role, working 48 hours per two-week pay period on an 8- and 12-hour day/evening shift schedule, with an every-third-weekend rotation.

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: complete one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program; successfully complete a Certified Nursing Assistant program; complete the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; have NREMT certification upon hire; or have previous direct patient care experience.
• Must meet at least one of the following: hold current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; hold current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document health status data, including measurements such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
• Immediately report health observations or changes outside normal limits to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, and eating, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Perform assigned personal care and interventions, and document care according to guidelines.
• Assist patients, families, and visitors with wayfinding; assist with patient transfers, movement, and rooming.
• Answer patient call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Assist with grooming, hygiene, 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 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 and care to support accurate billing.
• Transport medication from the unit tube system to a secure location according to facility standards.
• Order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials as needed.
• Print Release of Information packets for discharges to nursing homes or other facilities as needed.
• Review and explain authorization forms and obtain patient signatures when applicable.
• Schedule procedures and appointments as needed.
• Help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using appropriate 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 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 resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated 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