PCA II -Step Down Unit
Job in
Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01550, USA
Listing for:
UMass Memorial Health
Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Patient Care Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 60000 USD Yearly
USD
10000.00
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: PCA II -Step Down Unit- 36 Hour Days
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $15.00 - $25.71
Schedule Details: Holidays — Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday;
Weekends — Every Third Weekend
Scheduled
Hours:
6:30 AM – 7:15 PM
Shift: 1 — Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 36
Cost Center: 25080 - 0208 4N Step Down Unit
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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.
I. Major Responsibilities
Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients (e.g., 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 de‑escalate patients and, if unsuccessful, participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.Assists patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals, and nourishment.Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients using proper safety techniques and body mechanics.Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall‑prevention alternative devices/strategies, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry); measures and records patients' height and weight.Performs EKGs, Point‑of‑Care (POC) tests, and bladder scanning according to hospital standards. Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for transport to lab.Phlebotomy in certain locations.Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients' needs by acting as a source of information and building positive rapport and relationships.Performs other selected unit‑specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients, and proper storage of supplies.Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patients, obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, and utilizing sterile technique when indicated; helps in positioning patients and providing emotional support; cleans up equipment and supplies following treatment or procedure.Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake; sets up full‑strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed; empties and records output from a variety of sources (e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances, drainage systems); performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.Answers telephone using appropriate etiquette; takes and relays messages; utilizes intra‑department communication systems such as pagers and intercom.Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards, bulletin boards, posted notices, and UMMHC emails on a regular basis.Specialty Fit
- Unit Secretary — Assists with patient admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures; maintains logs, organizes patient care charts, and enters data into the electronic medical record system.
- Remote Video Monitoring — Continuously observes multiple patients using the remote video monitoring system.
- Telemetry Certified & Step‑Down Unit (Harrington) — Cross‑trained in phlebotomy, telemetry, and unit clerk duties; assigned to higher‑acuity areas such as the Step‑Down Unit.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities
Complies with established departmental…
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