Patient Care Tech, Med Surg, 24 Hours, Evenings

Schedule & Compensation Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $16.88 - $28.01 Schedule Details: Sunday through Saturday Scheduled Hours: 1445-2315 Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 24 Cost Center: 10021 - 0226 Nursing 2 Union: SHARE Marlborough Signing bonus may be available. A member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Overview 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. Major Responsibilities Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients, including changes in skin condition, vital signs, and 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 patients 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. Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention devices and strategies as directed, and following restraint policy standards when caring for a restrained patient. Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse oximetry). Measures and records patients' weight and height. Performs EKGs, point-of-care tests, bladder scanning, and collects, labels, and prepares specimens for laboratory transport. Performs other unit-specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking equipment status, cleaning equipment between patients, and proper storage of supplies. Assists RN/LIC (or other qualified 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 afterward. Observes, measures, and records oral food and fluid intake; refills tube-feeding bags as directed; empties and records output from sources such as foley catheters and ostomy appliances; performs ostomy care on established ostomates as directed. Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients' needs by providing information and 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 additional direction is required. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards, bulletin boards, posted notices, and responding to UMMHC e-mails regularly. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives. Attends a 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 and contributes to a professional, tolerant, and inclusive environment for all employees, patients, and visitors. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. All responsibilities are essential job functions. Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education (Required): Minimum of a high school education or GED. Current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment. Experience/Skills (Required): Ability to read, write, and communicate in English clearly and concisely. Basic computer skills. Basic medical terminology knowledge. Ability to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the responsibilities listed may be substituted for the above requirements. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions Position requires work indoors in a patient-care environment. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr UMass Memorial Health