Patient Care Technician N R37003 Job Springfield area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Position: Patient Care Technician FT/N R37003

Overview

Req#: R37003

Category(s): Clinical Support, Patient Care Technicians

Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time

Shift: Third

Patient Care Technician
Flex Team

Hours:

36
Nights, 7p-7a
Rotating weekends and holidays

Please provide a resume with your application.

Flex Team PCTs will function in a supportive role to a registered nurse and work collaboratively with the health care team to manage patient care. This position on the Flex Team allows the applicant to gain experience in providing care to a diverse patient population;
Flex Team PCTs will float to multiple units in both the adult and children's hospitals based on patient census and staffing needs. Flex Team PCTs report to the Clinical Manager but daily activities will be coordinated by the RN. PCTs will perform direct patient care (hygiene, skin care, mobility, and assistance with elimination needs), obtain and record vital signs, collect laboratory specimens, document intake/output, communicate effectively with patients/staff, promote patient safety and function as a team member within the health system.

Adherence to the system and department compliance policies and any and all applicable laws and regulations are mandatory. Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time.

Job Responsibilities

Provides age-appropriate care to patients by demonstrating the knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups and applying developmental theories and concepts when implementing care for patients.

Monitors basic physiological parameters: including taking and recording routine vital signs within the specified timeframe as indicated by periodic review of documentation, obtaining and documenting weights/heights, abdominal girths, chest circumference, head circumference (Pediatric Service), consistently reporting any significant deviations in vital signs as outlined in the procedure immediately, and records and reports, any change in patient's normal drainage pattern, i.e. gastric, wound, blood

Administers treatments and procedures in accordance with BMC policy/procedure.

Assists patients with the elimination of body wastes.

Performs POC testing.

Assist in the delivery of ancillary services as directed.

Communicates effectively with team, patients, and family: interacts with patients in a respectful and informative manner; clearly communicates information related to patient care to the team; recognizes culturally based patient and family needs

Is knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures

Functions as a member of the team by assisting team members with clinical activities, providing feedback related to the team process, and assisting team members with non-clinical activities.

Competencies and completion and maintenance of clinical recognition program for career ladder level.

Required Work Experience

1 year of acute care experience

Preferred Work Experience

PCT experience with both adults and children

Skills and Competencies

None Listed

Education

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications

Basic Life Support – American Heart Association

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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