Inpatient Patient Care Tech II Day Shift

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate to join the Float Pool. Under supervision of licensed clinicians, you will provide patient care, assist with daily activities, monitor vital signs, and support the healthcare team in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and current Basic Life Support certification, plus previous patient care experience or completion of PCT I hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support.
• Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I, or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care experience.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Medical Terminology.
• Computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
• Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

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 and assists with restraints as directed.
• Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients using proper safety techniques.
• Maintains patient safety by performing safety checks and following restraint policies.
• Takes and records vital signs and measures patients’ height and weight.
• Performs EKGs, POC tests and specimen collection for transport to lab.
• Phlebotomy in certain locations.
• Performs other unit-specific procedures and helps with equipment and supplies.
• Assists RN/LIP with treatments and procedures, prepares patient and equipment, and provides emotional support.
• Observes nutrition intake and manages feeding solutions as directed.
• Demonstrates respectful communication with patients, staff, and visitors.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Read, write and communicate in English

Medical Terminology

Computer skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Remain calm under stress

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate to join the Float Pool. Under supervision of licensed clinicians, you will provide patient care, assist with daily activities, monitor vital signs, and support the healthcare team in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and current Basic Life Support certification, plus previous patient care experience or completion of PCT I hours.