Patient Care Tech I - Inpatient, South 5, 24 Hours, Nights

Everyone Is a Caregiver

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and in keeping with unit specific standards, performs a variety of patient care activities to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the health care team.

Major Responsibilities :

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patient / s.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment.
• 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.
• Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices / strategies as directed.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oximetry). Measures and records patients' weights and heights.
• Performs EKGs, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.
• Assists RN / Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures.
• Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake. Refills tube feeding bags as directed.
• Assists with patient admissions, transfers and discharge procedures.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
• Answers telephone using appropriate telephone etiquette. Takes and relays messages.
• Complies with center-wide policies and with nursing department and unit-based policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities :

Position Qualifications :

License / Certification / Education :

Required : Minimum of a high school education or GED, Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification.

Experience / Skills :

Required : Demonstrated clinical experience doing similar work in a clinical setting or other certification required. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. Must utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities. Must have strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships and provide exceptional service to patients. Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations and request assistance when more direction is needed. Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Preferred : Prior inpatient / outpatient care experience or clinical care training. Medical Terminology and computer skills.

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.