Patient Care Technician Float Pool

Allina Health • Owatonna, MN

2d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, the Patient Care Technician provides basic direct and indirect patient care. Duties include taking and documenting vital signs, answering call lights, assisting patients with activities of daily living and transfers, and performing clerical duties. This is a 0.75 FTE position, working 60 hours per two-week pay period in 12-hour day/night shifts, with every third weekend rotation. The role is based at Allina Health in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old, or 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet at least one of the following: completion of one semester of clinical rotations with an accredited nursing program; successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; NREMT certification upon hire; or previous direct patient care experience.
• Must have at least one of the following: 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 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 Registered Nurse direction.
• Document according to guidelines and complete interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
• Perform assigned personal care and assist with grooming, hygiene, skin integrity, comfort, and population-specific needs.
• Assist patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding; assist with patient transfers, movement, and rooming as needed.
• Answer call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Complete admission, discharge, and transfer functions according to system workflow.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients as needed.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Perform clerical duties, assist with patient registration, and accurately and promptly process physician orders.
• Document relevant patient information and care thoroughly to support accurate billing.
• Transport medication from the unit tube system to a secure location according to facility standards.
• Clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders according to the Electronic Medical Record system workflow.
• May order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials.
• May print Release of Information packets for discharge to nursing homes or other facilities; review authorization forms with patients and obtain signatures when applicable.
• Schedule procedures and appointments as needed.
• Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; protect people from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Report environmental risks or 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.
• May handle hazardous waste, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; ensuring 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 coverage
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated 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