Patient Care Tech, Emergency Department, 32 Hours, 7AM-3PM

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Exemption Status Non-Exempt Hiring Range $16.88 - $29.96 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

6:45A-3:15P

Shift 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours 32 Cost Center 10021 - 2340 Emergency Room Union SHARE Marlborough This position may have a signing bonus available. A member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Overview Everyone is a caregiver – regardless of 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. 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. 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. 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. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. 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 to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients. Must have proven problem‑solving abilities for routine situations and request assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed. 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. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. 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. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io . We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr UMass Memorial Medical Center