Patient Care Technician Float Pool

Allina Health • River Falls, WI

18h • $21 - $28

About The Position

Allina Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for its Float Pool. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, this role provides basic direct and indirect patient care, including monitoring and documenting vital signs, responding to call lights, assisting patients with activities of daily living and transfers, and performing clerical duties. The technician will be trained to work in the Medical/Surgical Unit and Emergency Department.

This position is 0.8 FTE, or 64 hours per two-week pay period, working 8-hour night shifts from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role includes an every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following age requirements: at least 18 years old, or 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one of the following patient-care preparation 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document health-status data and measurements according to policies and procedures.
• Promptly report abnormal or significantly changed patient observations and health-status data to the RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, personal care, grooming, hygiene, ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion as directed.
• Answer call lights promptly and assist patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding, transfers, movement, and rooming.
• Complete patient documentation and admission, discharge, and transfer functions according to system workflows and documentation guidelines.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients as needed.
• Perform clerical duties, assist with patient registration, process physician orders, and clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders in the Electronic Medical Record system.
• Document relevant patient information and care 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, review and explain authorization forms, and obtain signatures when applicable.
• Schedule procedures and appointments as needed.
• Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; use proper equipment and body mechanics during transfers, lifts, and transports.
• Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor, and use equipment according to applicable policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care.
• Handle hazardous waste as needed, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it and following 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 to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

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