PCT III, Health Alliance Clinton, Emergency Department, 32 Hours, 11p-7:30a

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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, 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. 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. The Patient Care Tech III (PCT III) brings an additional skill set to the table. PCTs that are performing unit secretary duties, telemetry monitoring, remote video monitoring, or are working in the Emergency Department, ICU, Dialysis, Spine Procedure Room, Endoscopy, Neurointerventional Radiology, Angiography, and Radiology Short Stay, and Harrington Telemetry Certified & Step-Down Unit are eligible for this level.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment.
• Assists patient with daily living activities.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients.
• Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks.
• Takes and records vital signs.
• Performs EKG's, performs Point of Care tests and bladder scanning.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients' needs.
• Performs other selected unit specific procedures.
• Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures.
• Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.
• Answers telephone using appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
• Keeps current with hospital and unit changes.

The PCT III must fit into one of these specialties:

• Unit Secretary
• Remote Video Monitoring
• Telemetry Certified & Step-Down Unit - Harrington

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental policies.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations.
• Respects diverse views and approaches.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties.

Position Qualifications:

• License/Certification/Education:
• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support.
• Experience/Skills:
• Demonstrated competency attainment in the PCT II level or 1 year of acute care/hospital experience or 1 year of EMT Paramedic experience.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Medical Terminology.
• Computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have proven problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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