Acute Care Tech — Night Shift, Growth & Certs

The Lowell General Hospital; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical Advancement Program

Competitive salaries & benefits

Paid certification and educational…

403(b) retirement plan with company…

Shared governance

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical mobility tracks

Job summary

The Lowell General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to join our Acute Care Transition Team. The role partners with multidisciplinary teams to provide expert inpatient nursing support and ensure safe, seamless transitions for patients awaiting an inpatient bed.

You will perform ADLs, assist with admissions, and help improve patient flow and outcomes in a fast-paced ED environment. This position offers night shifts, 24 hours per week, with weekend work and rotating holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year of healthcare experience and nursing service experience
• Certified patient care, clinical associate, certified nursing assistant or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a nurse, performs all aspects of activities of daily living (ADLs) patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
• Prepares patient rooms for admission.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient.
• Prioritizes patient care according to nursing direction, and discharge plan.
• Transports patient to procedures/discharge within/from hospital as directed.
• Cleans and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary.
• Performs technical tasks, i.e. use of glucometer, lift assisted devices, and collect specimens.
• Collects, records and reports accurate patient data in a timely manner.
• Performs the duties of a Patient Sitter and maintain continuous observation of a patient as outlined in the Sitter guidelines.
• Provides clerical support as needed.
• Greets visitors in a professional, friendly manner and directs to appropriate destination.
• Answers phone in professional and friendly manner and directs caller to appropriate person.
• Screens all persons requesting access to the department for appropriateness of entry. Enforces department security policies.
• Completes administrative duties regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharges in an organized and timely manner.
• Maintains paper components in each patient chart.
• Ensure that the patient and family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner, responding to the needs of patients/family members in a timely manner and maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Works cohesively as a member of the patient care team, anticipating the needs of team members.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and caring relationship with each patient, family and team member.
• Reports variances in accordance with hospital policy
• Participates in department meetings and in-service programs on a regular basis.

Job description

The Lowell General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to join our Acute Care Transition Team. The role partners with multidisciplinary teams to provide expert inpatient nursing support and ensure safe, seamless transitions for patients awaiting an inpatient bed.

You will perform ADLs, assist with admissions, and help improve patient flow and outcomes in a fast-paced ED environment. This position offers night shifts, 24 hours per week, with weekend work and rotating holidays.