Patient Care Technician Float Pool

Allina Health • River Falls, WI

21h • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Patient Care Technician Float Pool role provides basic direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. The position includes collecting and documenting vital signs and other health-status data, answering call lights, helping patients with activities of daily living and transfers, and performing clerical duties. The technician will be trained to work on the Medical/Surgical Unit and Emergency Department.

This is a 0.6 FTE position, or 48 hours per two-week pay period, with permanent 8-hour night shifts from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and an every-other-weekend rotation. The role is based at 1629 E Division St, River Falls, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following 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 experience or training requirements: 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 one of the following BLS requirements: current certification from the American Heart Association; current certification from the American Red Cross; or completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Retain CNA registration in Wisconsin.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document health-status data as assigned, including measurements such as temperatures, pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, 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, eating, grooming, and hygiene, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Perform assigned personal care and other interventions, following the critical elements of applicable procedures.
• Answer patient call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Assist patients, families, and visitors with wayfinding; assist with patient transfers, movement, rooming, ambulation, positioning, and range of motion as appropriate.
• Maintain patient skin integrity, comfort, and population-specific care 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.
• 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 and according to guidelines 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 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.
• Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; protect people from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• 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; ensuring container integrity; and following 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 coverage
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, 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