Patient Care Tech, Med Surg
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Patient Care Tech, Med Surg, 24 Hour, Days
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $0.00 - $28.01
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations
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Schedule Details: Sunday through Saturday
Scheduled
Hours:
Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 24
Cost Center: 10021 - 0226 Nursing 2
Union: SHARE Marlborough
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.
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.
I. Major Responsibilities
Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples include 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 devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oximetry). Measures and records patients' weights and heights.Performs EKGs, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.Performs other 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 the patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position the patient, providing emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.Observes, measures, and records oral food and fluid intake. Refills tube feeding bags as directed. Empties and records output from various sources (e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems). Performs ostomy care as directed.Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness 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 communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and responding to UMMHC emails regularly.Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.C…
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