Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical Post-op, Weekend Incentive, Nights

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Beverly, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician will provide basic care activities and personal needs, comfort and safety for patients. They assist with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility focuses on performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks and procedures for which they have been trained. The Patient Care Technician must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for the quality of their own work and remain flexible in response to change. The organization, Beth Israel Lahey Health, fosters a health-focused workplace that supports work-life balance, empathy in understanding others' perspectives, collaboration for extraordinary results, accountability to achieve collective goals, respect for diversity and inclusiveness, and equity by ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. As a health care organization, they require all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
All staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills
Medical terminology
CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire

Responsibilities

Vital Signs
Height and Weight
Oxygen Saturation
Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse
Collecting various specimens for analysis
Recording and measuring intake and output
Providing patient with personal care and assisting with daily activities
Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN
Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding.