Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical

Allina Health

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. Duties include collecting and documenting vital signs and other health-status data, responding to patient call lights, assisting with activities of daily living and mobility, and performing clerical and administrative tasks. The role supports patients, families, and visitors and helps maintain a safe care environment.

This position is in the Medical Surgical Unit at Allina Health’s Hastings location. It is a 0.75 FTE role, equivalent to 60 hours per two-week pay period, with 12-hour day/evening shifts and an every-third-weekend rotation. The position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

• Meet one age requirement: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one patient-care preparation or experience requirement: complete one semester of clinical rotations with an accredited nursing program; successfully complete a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; complete the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; hold NREMT certification upon hire; or have previous direct patient care experience.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current American Heart Association BLS certification, current American Red Cross BLS certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document health-status data and measurements, including temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, 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, including toileting, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and hygiene, under RN direction.
• Perform assigned personal care and interventions and document according to guidelines and procedure requirements.
• Respond promptly to call lights for assigned and other patients.
• Assist with patient ambulation, transfers, positioning, range of motion, movement, and rooming according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Support skin integrity, comfort, and population-specific patient needs.
• 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, process physician orders, and transcribe written orders through the Electronic Medical Record workflow.
• Document relevant patient information and care accurately and promptly to support billing.
• Transport medication from the unit’s 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.
• Help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; use proper 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 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 applicable 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 to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed