Patient Care Technician Mother Baby

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $23 - $31

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, the Patient Care Technician provides basic direct and indirect patient care. The role includes 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 duties. The position is 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period), with 8-hour day/evening shifts and an every-other-weekend rotation.

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 patient-care preparation or experience requirements: 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.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: 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.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document assigned health-status data and measurements, including temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, and intake and output.
• Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, and eating, under Registered Nurse direction.
• Document care and other relevant patient information according to documentation guidelines and to support accurate billing.
• Perform assigned personal care and interventions, including grooming and hygiene, maintaining skin integrity and comfort, and addressing population-specific needs.
• Help patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding; assist with patient transfers, movement, and rooming.
• Answer call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients as needed.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range-of-motion activities according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Complete admission, discharge, and transfer functions according to system workflow.
• Perform clerical duties and assist with patient registration.
• Process physician orders accurately and promptly; clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders through the Electronic Medical Record workflow.
• Transport medication from the unit tube system to a secure location according to facility standards.
• May order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials; print Release of Information packets; review authorization forms with patients and obtain signatures; and schedule procedures or appointments.
• Help maintain 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.
• May handle hazardous waste, 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 navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being program resources, including well-being dollars, navigators, activities, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

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