Patient Care Technician

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

5d • $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. Duties include collecting and documenting vital signs and other health-status data, responding to call lights, assisting with activities of daily living and transfers, and performing clerical and patient-registration tasks. The role is in the Labor and Delivery/MAC department and is a permanent night position with an 8-hour shift and an every-other-weekend rotation. The position is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) and benefits eligible.

The technician reports abnormal or significantly changed observations to the RN, follows documentation and procedure requirements, and supports patient comfort, hygiene, mobility, skin integrity, and safety. The role also includes processing orders, coordinating admission, discharge and transfer workflows, assisting patients and visitors with wayfinding, and supporting quality improvement activities. Pay is $22.81 to $30.84 per hour; starting pay depends on factors such as experience, education, and applicable union agreement. Shift, weekend, and other differentials may be available.

Requirements

• Meet one of the age requirements: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one of the following: complete one semester of clinical rotations in 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 lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently, in accordance with Allina's Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document health-status data as assigned, including measurements such as temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
• 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, and eating, under RN direction.
• Perform assigned personal care and interventions, including grooming and hygiene support, maintaining skin integrity and comfort, and addressing population-specific patient needs.
• Document care and relevant patient information according to documentation guidelines and in a timely manner to support accurate billing.
• Answer call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Assist with patient ambulation, transfers, movement, positioning, range of motion, and rooming according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Assist patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding around 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, and process physician orders accurately and promptly.
• Clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders according to Electronic Medical Record workflow.
• 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 discharge to nursing homes or other facilities as needed.
• Review and explain authorization forms to patients and obtain signatures when applicable.
• Schedule procedures and appointments as needed.
• Contribute to 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; maintaining container integrity; and knowing spill, fire, and evacuation 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 benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and other well-being resources

What This Job Offers

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