Patient Care Technician Med Surg

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

20h • $23 - $31 • 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 on a Med/Surg: GI/GU/GYN unit. Duties include collecting and documenting vital signs and other health status data, assisting patients with activities of daily living and mobility, responding to call lights, providing personal care, and performing clerical and patient-flow tasks. The position contributes to a safe care environment, follows facility procedures, and participates in quality improvement activities.

This is a 0.5 FTE position (40 hours per two-week pay period) with permanent evening shifts. The schedule includes 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday and 12-hour day/evening weekend shifts, with every fourth weekend. The position is located at 2800 10th Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Meet one age requirement: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one patient-care preparation or experience requirement: complete one semester of clinical rotations in 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.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, current BLS certification from the American Red Cross, 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 RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, and eating, as directed by the RN.
• Document care according to documentation guidelines and thoroughly record relevant patient information to support accurate billing.
• Perform assigned personal care and interventions, including grooming and hygiene, maintaining skin integrity and comfort, and addressing population-specific needs.
• Assist patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding; assist with patient transfers, movement, rooming, ambulation, positioning, and range of motion according to orders and patient needs.
• Answer patient 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.
• Perform clerical duties, assist with patient registration, process physician orders accurately and promptly, and clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders according to the electronic medical record workflow.
• Transport medication from the unit tube system to a secure location according to facility standards.
• Order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials as needed.
• Print Release of Information packets for discharge to nursing homes or other facilities as needed; review authorization forms with patients 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.
• Use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care.
• Handle hazardous waste as needed, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it, maintaining 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 dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, and personal coaching

What This Job Offers

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