Patient Care Techncian - 32 hrs week/Night Shift

TuftsMedicine; United States; Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salaries & benefits

403(b) retirement plan with hospital a

Opportunities for growth

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a Nursing Support professional to provide basic care under physician orders. The role supports patient care activities, assists with ADLs, and works under supervision with potential interaction with RNs. A clinical technologist pathway may apply based on duties and unit needs.

This position is 32 hours per week with a night shift from 11pm to 7am, plus every other weekend and unit-based holiday coverage. Location: Lowell General Hospital - Main Campus.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.

Aufgaben

• Under the direction of a nurse, perform activities of daily living ensuring patient safety.
• Prepare patient rooms for admission and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Transport patients to procedures and discharge areas as directed.
• Assist with meals and feeding when necessary; operate equipment safely.

Kenntnisse

BLS certification

Patient care

ADLs

Ausbildung

High School diploma

Tools

Glucometer

Lift-assisted devices

Jobbeschreibung

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license. Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Hours: 32hrs/week / Night Shift 11pm-7am

With every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday)

Holiday shifts required per unit needs

Location: Lowell General Hospital- Main Campus

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent required
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

1. One (1) year of healthcare experience and nursing service experience
2. Certified patient care, clinical associate, certified nursing assistant or equivalent

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under the direction of a nurse, performs all aspects of activities of daily living (ADLs) patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
2. Prepares patient rooms for admission.
3. Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient.
4. Prioritizes patient care according to nursing direction, and discharge plan.
5. Transports patient to procedures/discharge within/from hospital as directed.
6. Cleans and operates equipment safely and correctly.
7. Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary.
8. Performs technical tasks, i.e. use of glucometer, lift assisted devices, and collect specimens.
9. Collects, records and reports accurate patient data in a timely manner
10. Performs the duties of a Patient Sitter and maintain continuous observation of a patient as outlined in the Sitter guidelines.
11. Provides clerical support as needed.
12. Greets visitors in a professional, friendly manner and directs to appropriate destination.
13. Answers phone in professional and friendly manner and directs caller to appropriate person
14. Screens all persons requesting access to the department for appropriateness of entry. Enforces department security policies.
15. Completes administrative duties regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharges in an organized and timely manner.
16. Maintains paper components in each patient chart.
17. 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.
18. Works cohesively as a member of the patient care team, anticipating the needs of team members.
19. Establishes and maintains a positive and caring relationship with each patient, family and team member.
20. Reports variances in accordance with hospital policy
21. Participates in department meetings and in-service programs on a regular basis.

friendly manner and directs to appropriate destination.

13. Answers phone in professional and friendly manner and directs caller to appropriate person

14. Screens all persons requesting access to the department for appropriateness of entry. Enforces department security policies.

15. Completes administrative duties regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharges in an organized and timely manner.

16. Maintains paper components in each patient chart.

17. 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.

18. Works cohesively as a member of the patient care team, anticipating the needs of team members.

19. Establishes and maintains a positive and caring relationship with each patient, family and team member.

20. Reports variances in accordance with hospital policy

21. Participates in department meetings and in-service programs on a regular basis.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries & benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
• Opportunities for growth
• Tuition reimbursement