PCT III, Emergency Department, 32 hours, Nights

Patient Care Tech III

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 Step-Down Unit, ED, Dialysis, Hospital at Home, or ICU are eligible for this level.

I. Major Responsibilities :

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients.
• 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.
• Takes and records vital signs.
• Performs EKG's, performs Point of Care tests and bladder scanning.
• Phlebotomy in certain locations.
• 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 :

II. Position Qualifications :

II. 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.

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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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