Compassionate Patient Care Technician | 24h/Week Day Shift

tuftsmedicine; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

tuftsmedicine seeks a Nursing Support professional to assist with basic patient care under supervision at Lowell General Hospital - Main Campus, Short Stay Unit. The role emphasizes patient care, safety, and efficient support tasks such as ADLs, room preparation, and equipment handling.

Hours: 24hrs/week, Day Shift 7am-3:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays. Location: Lowell General Hospital - Main Campus. A caring, professional demeanor is required to support patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• One year of healthcare experience and nursing service experience preferred; certified patient care, clinical associate, CNA 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, e.g. 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 maintains 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.
• 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.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care

ADLs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

tuftsmedicine seeks a Nursing Support professional to assist with basic patient care under supervision at Lowell General Hospital - Main Campus, Short Stay Unit. The role emphasizes patient care, safety, and efficient support tasks such as ADLs, room preparation, and equipment handling.

Hours: 24hrs/week, Day Shift 7am-3:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays. Location: Lowell General Hospital - Main Campus. A caring, professional demeanor is required to support patients and families.