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UMass Memorial Medical Center · 2 months ago

Patient Care Technician, Flex Unit, Per Diem (PD)

Leominster, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

UMass Memorial Medical Center is a premier health system in Central Massachusetts, committed to exceptional patient care and academic excellence. The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting healthcare team members in providing patient care, including daily living activities, vital signs monitoring, and maintaining a safe environment for patients.

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Responsibilities

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

Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient

Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry). Measures and records patients’ height and weight

Performs EKG’s, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab

Phlebotomy in certain locations

Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies

Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilize sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure

Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake. Sets up full strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed. Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems. Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed

Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of 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 from identified resources when more direction is needed

Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis

Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians

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

Qualification

Basic Life SupportMedical TerminologyComputer skillsInpatient/outpatient care experienceCalm under stressEnglish communicationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving abilities

Required

Minimum of a high school education or GED

Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment

Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner

Basic computer skills

Basic Medical Terminology knowledge

Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations

Current Basic Life Support

Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I

Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training

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

Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations

Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds

Benefits

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Company

UMass Memorial Medical Center

Umass Memorial Medical Center is the clinical partner of UMass Medical School and the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts. It is a sub-organization of UMass Memorial Health Care.

Founded in 1998

Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.umassmemorialhealthcare.org

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