Patient Care Tech - ICU G/Evening Job Lowell area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Hours

Full time - 36 hours per week / Day/Evening (6:45am-7:15pm) Every 3rd weekend rotation required (Every 3rd Saturday & Sunday) (2 major Winter holiday shifts required and 2 major Summer holiday shifts required)

Location

Lowell General Hospital- ICU G Dept

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of healthcare experience and nursing service experience
Certified patient care, clinical associate, certified nursing assistant or equivalent

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Under the direction of a nurse, performs all aspects of activities of daily living (ADLs) patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.

Prepares patient rooms for admission.

Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient.

Prioritizes patient care according to nursing direction, and discharge plan.

Transports patient to procedures/discharge within/from hospital as directed.

Cleans and operates equipment safely and correctly.

Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary.

Performs technical tasks, i.e. use of glucometer, lift assisted devices, and collect specimens.

Collects, records and reports accurate patient data in a timely manner

Performs the duties of a Patient Sitter and maintain continuous observation of a patient as outlined in the Sitter guidelines.

Provides clerical support as needed.

Greets visitors in a professional, friendly manner and directs to appropriate destination.

Answers phone in professional and friendly manner and directs caller to appropriate person

Screens all persons requesting access to the department for appropriateness of entry. Enforces department security policies.

Completes administrative duties regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharges in an organized and timely manner.

Maintains paper components in each patient chart.

Ensure that the patient and family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner, responding to the needs of patients/family members in a timely manner and maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor at all times.

Works cohesively as a member of the patient care team, anticipating the needs of team members.

Establishes and maintains a positive and caring relationship with each patient, family and team member.

Reports variances in accordance with hospital policy

Participates in department meetings and in-service programs on a regular basis.

Physical Requirements

Lifting up to 30-35 lbs and turning patients. Prolonged standing and walking. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation for performing procedures to operate computer keyboard
Requires ability to see computer screen and reports

Skills & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel.

The ability to work as a team member, promoting a caring and collegial attitude toward others.

The ability to work under stressful conditions, adapting to the changing pace on the unit, frequent interruptions, emergencies and critically ill patients.

The ability to recognize patient data relative to age specific needs and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

The ability to organize and prioritize work.

What We Offer

Competitive salaries & benefits
403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
Opportunities for growth
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-campus parking

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell…

Patient Care Tech - ICU G​/Evening

Patient Care Tech - ICU G/Evening