Patient Care Tech - Inpatient,Float Pool Evenings Job Worcester area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Position: Patient Care Tech I - Inpatient, Float Pool, 24 Hours, Evenings

Overview

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $18.92 - $28.94

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled

Hours:

Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 24

Cost Center: 10010 - 0153 PCA Float Pool

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

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.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities.

Receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients.

Major Responsibilities:
Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients (e.g., changes in skin condition, vital signs, 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; uses interventions 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 safety checks, utilizing fall prevention devices as directed, and following restraint policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.

Takes and records vital signs; measures and records patients’ weights and heights.

Performs EKGs, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning; collects, labels and prepares specimens for lab transport.

Performs other unit-specific procedures, such as battery changes for telemetry units, equipment checks, cleaning equipment between patients, and proper storage of supplies.

Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, positioning the patient, providing emotional support, and cleaning up after the treatment and/or procedure.

Observes, measures, and records oral intake; refills tube feeding bags as directed; manages output from sources such as Foley catheter and ostomy devices; performs ostomy care as directed.

Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ needs, building positive rapport and relationships.

Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.

Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.

Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.

Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communications and responding to emails regularly.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.

Demonstrates the use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.

Complies with health and safety regulations and requirements.

Respects diverse views and approaches; contributes to a professional, tolerant, civil environment for all employees, patients, and visitors.

Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education
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Required
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Minimum of a high school education or GED.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days as a condition of employment.

Experience/Skills
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Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
Basic computer skills.
Basic Medical Terminology knowledge.
Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Department-specific…


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