Patient Care Technician Float Pool

Allina Health • Hastings, NE

7d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Patient Care Technician provides basic direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. Duties include collecting and documenting vital signs and other health status information, answering call lights, assisting patients with activities of daily living and transfers, and performing clerical tasks. This position floats between Med/Surg, Emergency Department, and Mental Health units. It is a 0.75 FTE role, working 60 hours per two-week pay period in 12-hour permanent night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with every-third-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Meet one of the 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 preparation or experience requirements: 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.
• 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.
• Physical demand: Medium Work, lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of hospital Patient Care Technician experience preferred.

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, personal care, grooming, hygiene, eating, toileting, bathing, and dressing as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Document care and relevant patient information according to documentation guidelines and in a timely manner to support accurate billing.
• Perform assigned personal care and other interventions according to the critical elements of applicable procedures.
• Assist patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding; assist with patient transfers, movement, rooming, ambulation, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Answer call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients as needed.
• 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 according to the Electronic Medical Record workflow.
• 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 for discharge to nursing homes or other facilities as needed; review and explain authorization forms and obtain signatures when applicable.
• Schedule procedures and appointments as needed.
• Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• 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 waste, maintaining container integrity, and knowing spill, fire, and evacuation 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 help 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed