Patient Care Technician 36hrs/week- Medical Surgical M3 Unit (Day/Eve)
About The Position
As a member of the Patient Care Team at Lowell General Hospital / Tufts Medicine, you will ensure that patients and their family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner. You will respond to their needs promptly while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor. The M3 unit serves as the hospital’s orthopedic center, recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a center of distinction. The unit primarily focuses on orthopedics, caring for over one thousand total joint replacements annually, and also specializes in spine care and orthopedic trauma. M3 has 26 private rooms and provides comprehensive care for the orthopedic population, as well as adult acute care patients with a variety of diagnoses and co-morbidities, adhering to the scope of care defined by the organization and Massachusetts state regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent.
- Three (3) years experience in health care or nursing services.
- Successful completion of courses in EKG and Phlebotomy.
Responsibilities
- Assists with any examinations, procedures, tests, treatments that have been taught through formal training which main include: Using glucometer, hoyer lift, obtaining vital signs, urinalysis, blood glucose, microalbumin, and A1C. Takes vital signs and weights.
- Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in a manner which maintains patient privacy and safety. Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary. Responds to call lights in a timely manner. Assists with ambulation and/or transfers.
- Provides complete hygienic care to patients which may include distributing linens, making beds, changing linens, changing briefs, bedpans, urinals, and catheters. Administers cleansing enemas.
- Applies principles of prevention to maintain skin integrity and skeletal muscular alignment. Changes simple dry sterile dressings.
- Assists self-care Ostomy patients with pouching and preventative skin care.
- Prepares and administers hot and cold applications including sitz bath, soaks and packs.
- Applies supportive appliances, i.e. slings, ace bandages, elastic stockings and binders, when appropriate.
- Obtains, documents and reconciles allergy and medication lists.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
