Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical

Allina Health • Cambridge, MA

23h • $22 - $29 • 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 patients with activities of daily living and mobility, and performing clerical and care-coordination duties. The position is in the Medical Surgical Unit and is listed at 0.6 FTE, or 48 hours per two-week pay period, with 8- and 12-hour evening/night shifts and every-third-weekend rotation, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age, or 17 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet at least one of the following: complete one semester of clinical rotations with an accredited nursing program; successfully complete a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; complete the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; hold NREMT certification upon hire; or have previous direct patient care experience.
• Must meet at least one of the following: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Physical demands are classified as Medium Work: lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document patient health-status data, including measurements such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
• Immediately report to the RN observations or health-status changes that are outside normal limits or significantly changed.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and hygiene, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Perform assigned personal care and other interventions, following documentation guidelines and procedure requirements.
• Respond promptly to call lights for assigned and other patients.
• Support patient comfort and skin integrity and address population-specific patient needs.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Help patients, family members, and visitors find their way; assist with patient transfers, movement, and rooming.
• Complete admission, discharge, and transfer functions according to system workflow.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and meal trays, and assist patients as needed.
• Perform clerical duties and assist with patient registration.
• Process physician orders accurately and promptly; clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders using the Electronic Medical Record workflow.
• Document relevant patient information and care thoroughly to support accurate billing.
• Transport medication from the unit tube system to a secure location in accordance with facility standards.
• As needed, 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.
• 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 policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions.
• Participate in quality-improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care.
• As needed, identify, segregate, and dispose of hazardous waste; maintain container integrity; and follow emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuation.
• 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