Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical

Allina Health • Faribault, MN

1d • $21 - $28 • 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. The role includes collecting and documenting vital signs and other health-status information, responding to call lights, assisting with activities of daily living and patient movement, and performing clerical and workflow duties. The position is in the Medical Surgical Unit and is a permanent night shift role, with 12-hour shifts, 30 hours per week (0.75 FTE), every third weekend, and every third holiday.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old, or 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have completed one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program, successfully completed a CNA program, completed the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program, hold NREMT certification upon hire, or have previous direct patient care experience.
• Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Wisconsin positions require retention of CNA registration.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands: lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document patient health-status data and measurements, including vital signs, weights, and intake and output, as assigned.
• Immediately report abnormal or significantly changed patient observations or health-status data to the RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, personal care, grooming, hygiene, comfort, and skin-integrity needs under RN direction.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, range of motion, movement, and rooming according to orders and patient needs.
• Answer call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Assist patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding; distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays.
• Complete admission, discharge, and transfer functions according to system workflow.
• Perform clerical duties, assist with patient registration, process physician orders, and clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders through the electronic medical record workflow.
• Document relevant patient information and care accurately and in a timely manner, including information needed for billing.
• Transport medication from the unit tube system to a secure location according to facility standards.
• Order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials as needed.
• Print release-of-information packets for discharge when needed; review authorization forms and obtain signatures when applicable.
• Schedule procedures and appointments as needed.
• Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; use appropriate equipment and body mechanics during lifts, transfers, and transports.
• Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor and use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions.
• Participate in quality-improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care.
• Handle hazardous waste when needed, following identification, segregation, disposal, and 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 benefits for navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being program resources, including well-being dollars, navigators, programs, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED