Patient Care Tech II - Inpatient, South
Job in
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01609, USA
Listing for:
UMass Memorial Health
Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-09
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: Patient Care Tech II - Inpatient, South 3, 24 Hours, Days
Overview
Job Title:
Patient Care Technician I
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.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
I. Major Responsibilities
Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples: 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.Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, 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, performs 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.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 patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilizing sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/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, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems. Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients' needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of 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.Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e-mails on a regular basis.Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.II. Position Qualifications
License/Certification/
Education:
- Required:
Minimum of a high school education or GED. - Required:
Current Basic Life Support.
Experience/
Skills:
- Required:
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. - Required:
Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. - Required:
Medical Terminology. - Required:
Computer skills. - Required:
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. - Required:
Proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations. - Required:
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…
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