Emergency Department Patient Care Tech III

ummh; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is hiring a Patient Care Tech III (PCT III). This non-exempt position is scheduled for the day shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), averaging about 24 hours per week, with a hiring range of $15.00 to $25.71 per hour.

The role supports the hospital’s emergency department and unit teams, and may include a signing bonus eligibility. Under supervision of a licensed clinician, the PCT III delivers direct patient care, takes vital signs, assists with daily living

Responsibilities

• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Answers telephone using appropriate telephone etiquette. Takes and relays messages. Utilizes intra-department communication systems, such as pagers and intercom.
• Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
• Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin bo

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is hiring a Patient Care Tech III (PCT III). This non-exempt position is scheduled for the day shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), averaging about 24 hours per week, with a hiring range of $15.00 to $25.71 per hour.

The role supports the hospital’s emergency department and unit teams, and may include a signing bonus eligibility. Under supervision of a licensed clinician, the PCT III delivers direct patient care, takes vital signs, assists with daily living