Position: Patient Care Tech II - Inpatient, West 3, 32 Hours, Days
Overview
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $18.92 - $30.80
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;
Sunday through Saturday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend
Scheduled
Hours:
6:45am - 3:15pm
Shift: Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 32
Cost Center: 10010 - 0214 West 3
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. We are a team of more than 20,000 employees, committed to patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research. We are building a career together in Central Massachusetts.
Responsibilities
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. To become a PCT II, a caregiver must meet the full competencies outlined by the Nursing Professional Practice.
As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.
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 patient with activities of daily living 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/strategies as directed, and following restraint policy when caring for a restrained patient.Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oximetry). Measures and records patient height and weight.Performs EKGs, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning; collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.Phlebotomy in certain locations.Performs other unit-specific procedures (e.g., battery changes for telemetry units, equipment checks, cleaning and storage of supplies).Assists RN/LIPr with treatments and procedures by preparing patient and equipment, positioning, and providing emotional support; cleans up equipment and supplies after procedures.Observes, measures, and records intake; supports tube feeding as directed; manages outputs and 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; requests assistance when more direction is needed.Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading notices and responding to emails.Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.Attends meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.Complies with health and safety regulations and requirements.Respects diverse views and maintains professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.Performs other…
