Patient Care Technician R37519

Req#: R37519

Category(s):
Clinical Support, Patient Care Technicians

Full Time / Part Time:
Per Diem

Shift: First

Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$16.68 – $19.17 – $22.36

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), is looking for a Per Diem
Patient Care Technician to join our Orthopedic/Surgical team in Springfield, MA.

South Wing 7 – Orthopedic Unit

South Wing 7 contains 32 beds, all private rooms. Primarily an Orthopedic unit with general medical surgical overflow. We service a wide variety of patients, with a large population of elective surgeries such as total hip replacements, knee replacements and orthopedic trauma patients

Schedule:

• Per Diem

LOCATION
:

• Baystate Medical Center- 759 Chestnut St.

• Springfield, MA

Daily activities are coordinated by the Registered Nurse (RN). The PCT will perform a variety of technical tasks and bedside functions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Direct Patient care; hygiene, skin care, mobility, and monitoring. Will have multi-skills for what is needed on the unit, to perform all duties relative to phlebotomy and EKGs. The PCT is expected to manage equipment and perform or assist in all procedures on the unit.

The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

• Provides age-appropriate care to patients.

• Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups and applies developmental theories and concepts when implementing care for patients.

• Monitors basic physiological parameters.

• Takes and records routine vital signs within the specified timeframe as indicated by periodic review of documentation. Obtains and documents weights/heights, abdominal girths, and head circumference (Pediatric Service) as per physician/nurse order 100% of the time as indicated by quarterly review of 5 records. Consistently reports any significant deviations in vital signs as outlined in the procedure immediately. Records and reports, 100% of the time, any change in the patient’s normal drainage pattern, i.e. gastric, wound, blood.

• Administers treatments and procedures per BMC policy/procedure.

• Changes dressings within one hour of the specified timeframe per established procedure. Provides post-mortem care as directed by RN according to Baystate Health's policy.

• Performs all procedures outlined in the nursing procedure manual within the area of responsibility per specifications. Assists physicians with exams and simple procedures. Assures the identity of the patient by checking the identification bracelet and identification band before performing any procedure.

• Assists patients with the elimination of body wastes.

• Makes available or offers bedpan, urinal, and emesis basin immediately after patient request as indicated by the absence of patient complaints.

• Accurately labels and sends specimens of urine, feces, and sputum within 30 minutes of the specified time frame unless discussed with RN as evidenced by random review of reports. Accurately measures and records intake and output per established policy as indicated by random review of intake and output forms. Administers enemas or Harris Drips as ordered per the established procedure as observed.

• Performs Point of Care (POC) Testing

• Assist in the delivery of ancillary services as directed. Assists with treatment by following specified treatment plans developed for individual patients. Monitors patient’s condition during treatment and notifies appropriate personnel of unexpected occurrences. Provides information to RN based upon an observation made during…