PCT, Foster Wing Nights

Position: PCT, Foster Wing, 36hr, Nights
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s
** experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations**.
** I. Major Responsibilities:
** 1.
Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
2.
Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.  3.
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.  4.
Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
5.
Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
** II.  Position

Qualifications:

**** Patient Care Technician I
**** License/Certification/

Education:

Required:

** 1.
Minimum of a high school education or GED.  2.
Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment.
** Experience/

Skills:

Required:

** 1.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.  2.
Basic computer skills  3.
Basic Medical Terminology knowledge.
4.
Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations
** Patient Care Technician II  License/Certification/

Education:

Required:

** 1.
Minimum of a high school education or GED.  2.
Current Basic Life Support.
** Experience/

Skills:

Required:

** 1.
Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I.  2.
Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.  3.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
4.
Medical Terminology.  5.
Computer skills.
6.
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.
7.
Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.  8.
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.
** III.  Physical Demands and

Environmental Conditions:

** Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.  Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.

At
** UMass Memorial Health**, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.

It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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