PCT II, Emergency Room - Per Diem
About The Position
Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, and in keeping with unit specific standards, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the healthcare team. As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services. The Patient Care Tech III (PCT III) brings an additional skill set to the table. PCTs that are performing unit secretary duties, telemetry monitoring, remote video monitoring, or are working in the Step-Down Unit, ED, Dialysis, Hospital at Home, or ICU are eligible for this level.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school education or GED.
- Current Basic Life Support.
- Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I. or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care experience.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
- Medical Terminology.
- Computer skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
- Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
- Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
Responsibilities
- Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
- Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
- Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
- Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
- Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
