Patient Care Technician CVICU

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

4d • $23 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, the Patient Care Technician provides basic direct and indirect patient care in the CVICU. The role includes observing and documenting patient health data, taking vital signs and measurements, responding to call lights, assisting with activities of daily living and mobility, and performing clerical and patient-flow duties. The position is permanent nights, with a combination of 8- and 12-hour shifts, 32 hours per week, and an every-third-weekend rotation. The posting also identifies the role as .8 FTE, or 64 hours per two-week pay period.

The technician follows established procedures and documentation guidelines, promptly reports significant or out-of-range observations to the RN, and helps maintain patient comfort, skin integrity, and safety. Other duties include supporting admissions, discharges, and transfers; processing and communicating orders through the electronic medical record workflow; assisting with registration and appointments; handling supplies and patient education materials as needed; and contributing to quality improvement and a safe care environment.

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 certification from the American Heart Association; current certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to perform medium work, lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently, under the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document patient 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 Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and hygiene, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Perform assigned personal care and interventions according to applicable procedures and critical elements.
• Answer call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, range of motion, patient movement, and rooming according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Maintain skin integrity, patient comfort, and population-specific care needs.
• Assist patients, families, and visitors with wayfinding within 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 and assist with patient registration.
• Process physician orders accurately and promptly; clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders according to the electronic medical record workflow.
• Document relevant patient information and care thoroughly to support accurate billing.
• Transport medication from the unit 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 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; report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Use proper equipment and body mechanics to protect patients and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports.
• 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 when required, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it, maintaining container integrity, and knowing emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuations.
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits for navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being program resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed